Chemistry Teacher - KS5 Practical Lead - Barking & Dagenham

Marchant Recruitment
Barking, Greater London

Chemistry Teacher – Master Core Physical Chemistry and Lead Complex A-Level Practical Skills Training – Barking & Dagenham

A progressive secondary school in Barking & Dagenham is recruiting an experienced Science Teacher with a strong specialization in Chemistry to lead practical work at KS5 from January 2026.

  • Chemistry Teacher required from January 2026
  • Barking & Dagenham-based school committed to securing better outcomes in the Physical Sciences.
  • Seeking a Chemistry specialist to teach across the core KS3/4 curriculum and lead A-Level Chemistry.

You will teach all three sciences at KS3 and Combined/Triple Science at GCSE, with a focus on raising the quality of instruction and outcomes in Chemistry topics up to A-Level. The role includes overseeing all required practical endorsements and ensuring the highest standards of lab safety and technique.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Qualified Teacher Status ( QTS ) and a relevant Science degree ( Chemistry preferred).
  • Proven success in achieving strong GCSE and A-Level results in Chemistry.
  • Ability to demonstrate and manage complex chemistry practicals effectively.
  • Willingness to contribute to a collaborative faculty goal of raising STEM uptake.

School Information

The Science department is large and well-staffed, benefiting from a supportive Head of Department and a clear focus on shared planning to manage workload. We recently had a full refurbishment of our laboratories, providing a superb and safe environment for practical science delivery. We offer an Outer London salary scale and prioritize professional development in subject-specific pedagogy.

  • Supportive team environment and manageable workload structure.
  • Outer London salary and excellent training opportunities.
  • Faculty has a generous annual budget specifically for new Chemistry apparatus .
  • Strong internal pathways for staff seeking Middle Leadership (TLR) roles within 12-18 months.

Salary

Paid to MPS/UPS Outer London Scale

Application

To apply for this Chemistry Teacher position in Barking & Dagenham, please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.

Posted 2025-11-18

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