Teacher of Chemistry (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 03 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 July 2025 |
| Location: | Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4e720577-0315-4eb4-a833-638f1c0303dd |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This post becomes available from November 2025, although a start in January 2026 will be considered, and offers excellent prospects for a committed and enthusiastic candidate to work in a highly effective and very successful Chemistry Department.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join the department. It is essential that the successful candidate be able to teach Chemistry to GCSE and A Level and Science at KS3. They should be someone who can continue to inspire, enthuse and bring out the best in all our students.
All teachers are expected to act as form teachers and to assist with the extra-curricular activities of the school.
Full details are available in the Applicant Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
• All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
• Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
• Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
This post becomes available from November 2025, although a start in January 2026 will be considered, and offers excellent prospects for a committed and enthusiastic candidate to work in a highly effective and very successful Chemistry Department.
We are looking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join the department. It is essential that the successful candidate be able to teach Chemistry to GCSE and A Level and Science at KS3. They should be someone who can continue to inspire, enthuse and bring out the best in all our students.
All teachers are expected to act as form teachers and to assist with the extra-curricular activities of the school.
Full details are available in the Applicant Pack.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
• A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes).
• Occupational sick pay.
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the South Central Teaching Hub.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidential support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7 covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement Support and Online CBT among much more.
• All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or part time equivalent.
• Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
• Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.