Stockport Grammar School
Chemistry Teacher (Maternity Cover)
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Stockport
Part time
Fixed Term Contract
Stockport Grammar School seeks to employ a Chemistry Teacher on a part-time basis (0.8) from January 2027 as a maternity cover. The ability to teach Chemistry at GCSE and A Level would be an advantage but there is sufficient flexibility within the department to accommodate good candidates with different subject-teaching experience.
Year 7, 8 and 9 classes are taught in mixed ability form groupings with 3, one hour lessons in each science per fortnightly cycle. All 3 sciences are popular choices at GCSE and at A Level. At GCSE, Chemistry follows the Pearson GCSE syllabus for Year 10 and IGCSE for Year 11 for 5 hours per fortnightly cycle.
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The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate the following:
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- A good honours degree, a PGCE or equivalent and QTS
- Experience of delivering outstanding lessons
- Significant understanding of Teaching & Learning pedagogy
- Experience of developing and implementing Schemes of Work
- Proven ability to build close professional relationships with other colleagues
- Good skills in ICT, and in verbal and written communication
- Proven ability to develop vision, to plan and to innovate
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Commitment to Safeguarding
For further information and to apply please visit the school’s website: www.stockportgrammar.co.uk. The closing date for applications is noon on Monday 28 September 2026. It is anticipated that interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday, 5 October 2026.
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Stockport Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records Check for Regulated Activity.
Stockport Grammar School welcomes applications from all applicants who meet the requirements for the position, however we are especially keen to receive applications from those in minority groups for which the School is currently underrepresented. We celebrate diversity and thrive on the benefits it brings.
Salary
Competitive
Hours
Part Time (0.8)
Benefits
Closing date
28-09-2026
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