Chemistry Teacher

Smart Teachers are working in partnership with a high-performing secondary school in Redbridge to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Science Teacher, ideally with a Chemistry specialism, for a September 2026 start.

About the role

• Teaching Science across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering Chemistry up to KS5 (preferred)
• Planning and delivering engaging and differentiated lessons
• Monitoring and supporting student progress
• Contributing to departmental planning and curriculum development
• Participating in enrichment and extracurricular opportunities

About the school

• High-achieving and well-established secondary school
• Supportive and collaborative Science department
• Strong focus on academic excellence and student progress
• Excellent behaviour and positive learning environment
• Well-equipped laboratories and resources
• Excellent transport links across East London and surrounding areas
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Chemistry Teacher you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in Science, with a Chemistry specialism preferred
• Experience teaching Chemistry at KS5 desirable
• Ability to inspire and motivate students

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable teaching experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].