Chemistry Teacher
SECONDARY CHEMISTRY TEACHER (KS3–KS4)
Location: Aylesbury
Start: September 2026
Full Time: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £29,344–£44,919
Chemistry is precise.
Clear explanation is what makes it accessible.
As a Secondary Chemistry Teacher, you will deliver structured lessons that help students understand key scientific principles and apply them confidently.
Key responsibilities
Teach Chemistry across KS3 and KS4
Explain topics such as reactions, bonding, and the periodic table
Deliver practical experiments safely
Prepare students for GCSE exams
Reinforce scientific terminology
Track progress and address misconceptions
Maintain structured lessons
The classroom environment
Lessons are clear and methodical
Students understand processes step-by-step
Behaviour is calm and controlled
Learning is consistent
Skills and experience
Strong Chemistry subject knowledge
Clear explanation skills
Organisation and planning
Confident classroom management
What success looks like
Students understand key processes
Practical work is completed safely
Confidence improves across topics
QTS is desirable; unqualified teachers are welcome to apply, particularly those with science or lab-based backgrounds
Supply Desk can offer you:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Recommend a friend bonus scheme
- Out of hours on-call service
- Day to day or long-term assignments
Please contact Eliza on 01296 752 499 for more information and Apply Below
Supply Desk offer a £100 ‘Golden Hello’ for anyone who introduces a teacher/teaching assistant. Get in touch for further details.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.