Job Description
Chemistry Teacher – Independent Sixth Form College (Kensington, London)
Full-time | Permanent
Start: ASAP or September 2026
Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 (dependent on experience)
Zest Education are supporting a prestigious independent sixth form college in Kensington, London, in their search for a passionate and knowledgeable Chemistry Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-achieving, student-focused environment renowned for exceptional academic outcomes.
The Role
The successful candidate will teach A-Level Chemistry to motivated and ambitious students. You will deliver high-quality lessons, contribute to curriculum development, and play an active role in the academic life of the college.
What We’re Looking For
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A strong subject specialist with excellent knowledge of A-Level Chemistry
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Either an ECT looking to begin their career in an exceptional setting, or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge
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Someone committed to high standards, student progress and inspiring a love of Chemistry
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A teacher who is confident, enthusiastic and able to contribute to a supportive academic culture
What the College Offers
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A full-time, permanent teaching position
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Competitive salary between £35,000 and £55,000
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Small class sizes and engaged learners
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A well-resourced department and supportive leadership team
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Excellent professional development opportunities
If you’re driven to deliver outstanding Chemistry teaching and want to work in a thriving sixth form environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work