Location: Bournemouth
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS / UPS
A prestigious grammar school on the Dorset coast, consistently ranked among the top 50 state schools in England, seeks a dynamic Chemistry Teacher to join its outstanding Science Faculty. This academically selective school boasts a longstanding tradition of scientific excellence, with high numbers of students pursuing STEM degrees at Oxbridge and Russell Group universities.
The Chemistry Department delivers a challenging curriculum across Key Stages 3 to 5, with triple-science cohorts, regular internal Olympiad competitions, and tailored preparation for university admissions tests in natural sciences, medicine, and engineering.
Facilities include three recently refurbished laboratories, automated fume hoods, class sets of Vernier sensors, and links with nearby universities for access to NMR, IR, and other advanced instrumentation.
Beyond the classroom, pupils take part in enrichment programmes such as the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Schools’ Analyst Competition, the Salters Festival of Chemistry, and Nuffield Research Placements.
The school supports professional growth through lesson-study cycles, research fellowships, and leadership development courses aimed at progression to Assistant Head of Science and beyond.
A degree in Chemistry (2:1 or above) and QTS are essential, with experience of A-Level teaching and enrichment highly desirable. All ap...