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Chemistry Teacher | A Level Chemistry | Buckinghamshire
Location: Buckinghamshire, within reach of High Wycombe and the Chilterns
Start: September 2026
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: MPS to UPS (Fringe Pay Scale)
A high-performing Buckinghamshire secondary school is seeking a Chemistry Teacher from September 2026. This permanent Chemistry Teacher role includes teaching Chemistry at KS3 and KS4, with significant opportunities for A Level Chemistry teaching.
Science is highly valued within the school and students are academically curious, engaged and willing to challenge themselves. The department enjoys strong uptake at A Level and consistently attracts students who enjoy the analytical and investigative aspects of Chemistry.
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Teachers are supported by a well-organized department, strong subject leadership, and a culture where academic achievement and student wellbeing sit comfortably alongside one another.
Chemistry Teacher Role
- Teaching Chemistry at KS3 and KS4
- Teaching A Level Chemistry
- Preparing students for GCSE and A Level Chemistry examinations
- Supporting practical and investigative science learning
- Contributing to a successful Science department
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The Successful Candidate
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Degree in Chemistry or related subject
- Strong Chemistry subject knowledge
- Ability to teach Chemistry at KS3 and KS4
- KS5 Chemistry experience desirable
Why Apply?
- Permanent Chemistry Teacher role
- Strong A Level Chemistry provision
- Academically engaged students
- Well-established Science department
- Fringe pay scale
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