Teacher of Chemistry

Company: Catholic Independent Schools
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

New Hall School is delighted to invite applications for a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of Chemistry to join our thriving academic community.

This is a fantastic opportunity to ignite curiosity and foster a love of science, teaching Chemistry across the Senior Divisions (Years 7–13). You will play a key role in guiding students through their scientific journey, helping them develop both confidence and a passion for the subject.

We’re looking for someone who brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a spark of innovation to the classroom—someone ready to make Chemistry come alive and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
  • Promote good progress and outcomes by students
  • Demonstrate good subject knowledge and curriculum knowledge
  • Plan and teach well-structured lessons
  • Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students, including ensuring EAL, SEND and MAT students are supported in lessons
  • Make accurate and productive use of assessment
  • Know how to assess relevant subject and curriculum areas, including formative and summative assessment
  • Mark books to a high standard, ensuring regular and constructive feedback
  • Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
  • Maintain and develop a sound knowledge of the subject area, including developments in the teaching of that subject; bring to the attention of appropriate people INSET needs and opportunities
  • Deliver and communicate clearly the requirements of the examination specification and the Department’s schemes of work, including coursework requirements
  • Take a significant role in the History co‑curricular programme and play an active role in History trips and events

Requirements

  • Clear understanding of, and commitment to, the aims and ethos of a Catholic independent boarding and day school
  • Qualified Teacher Status and either be an experienced or Early Careers Teacher
  • Excellent communication, organisational, IT and leadership skills
  • Secure understanding of child development and safeguarding
  • Ability to motivate others, build effective teams and work positively with parents
  • Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development and to work flexibly as required

Benefits

  • Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Excellent benefits & CPD
  • Lunch without charge in term time
  • Discounted annual membership for New Hall Sport Club

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Posted: July 6th, 2026