Part-time Chemistry Teacher - Top Private School in...

Marchant Recruitment
London

Chemistry Specialist (A-Level) | Elite Independent School | Central London

Role: Teacher of Chemistry (KS4–KS5)

Location: Central London (Zone 1)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Highly Competitive (Significant London Premium + Benefits)

Are you an exceptional chemist with the academic depth to inspire students aiming for the frontiers of Medicine, Engineering, and Natural Sciences?

Wayman Education is seeking a high-achieving academic to join the Chemistry faculty of one of London’s most prestigious independent schools. This institution is a beacon of scientific excellence and is looking for a specialist who can deliver a curriculum that is technically demanding, intellectually stimulating, and practically rigorous.

The Role

This is a position for a subject authority who thrives on advanced chemical theory and sophisticated laboratory work.

  • Advanced Instruction: Deliver a rigorous A-Level (AQA/OCR A) or IB Higher Level curriculum, with a focus on organic mechanisms, transition metal chemistry, and thermodynamics.

  • Oxbridge & Medical Mentorship: Provide specialist coaching for students sitting the NSAAS (Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment) and BMAT/UCAT , as well as mock academic interviews for Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London.

  • Olympiad Leadership: Oversee the school’s participation in the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Chemistry Olympiad and the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge (C3L6) .

  • Research-Grade Practical’s: Lead high-level laboratory sessions, utilizing advanced apparatus to teach analytical techniques such as titration, distillation, and qualitative analysis.

The Candidate

  • Academic Pedigree: A First-Class or Upper Second-Class degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering) from a Russell Group University . A Master’s or PhD is highly advantageous.

  • Subject Authority: A profound understanding of chemical principles, with the ability to discuss contemporary research—from nanotechnology to green chemistry—with scholarly precision.

  • Quantitative Excellence: Strong mathematical fluency to support students through the increasingly complex physical chemistry components of the senior curriculum.

  • Scholarly Presence: An articulate and engaging educator who can translate abstract molecular concepts into tangible learning experiences.

The Environment

  • World-Class Facilities: Work in state-of-the-art laboratories equipped for high-level undergraduate-style research and experimentation.

  • Exceptional Cohort: Teach exceptionally gifted students who are consistently ranked among the top in the country for STEM attainment.

  • Professional Autonomy: Join a department that values scientific inquiry and encourages the exploration of concepts beyond the standard exam specification.

  • Unrivalled Benefits: A package that reflects the elite status of the school, including a generous salary, private healthcare, and significant professional development grants.

Apply Now

This is a rare opportunity for a high-level academic to secure a career-defining role within the London independent sector.

Posted 2026-04-28

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