SECONDARY CHEMISTRY TEACHER (KS3–KS4) Location: Aylesbury Start: September 2026 Full Time: Temporary to Permanent Salary: £29,344–£44,919 Chemistry is precise. Clear explanation is what makes it accessible. As a Secondary Chemistry Teacher, you will deliver structured lessons that help students understand key scientific principles and apply them confidently. Key responsibilities Teach Chemistry across KS3 and KS4 Explain topics such as reactions, bonding, and the periodic table Deliver practical experiments safely Prepare students for GCSE exams Reinforce scientific terminology Track progress and address misconceptions Maintain structured lessons The classroom environment Lessons are clear and methodical Students understand processes step-by-step Behaviour is calm and controlled Learning is consistent Skills and experience Strong Chemistry subject knowledge Clear explanation skills Organisation and planning Confident classroom management What success looks like Students understand key processes Practical work is completed safely Confidence improves across topics QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with science or lab-based backgrounds Supply Desk can offer you: Competitive rates of pay Recommend a friend bonus scheme Out of hours on-call service Day to day or long-term assignments Please contact Eliza on for more information and Apply Below Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details. Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.