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Teacher of Chemistry

Job details
Posting date: 31 January 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 February 2026
Location: Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AU
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 4909d2e4-dc95-48ae-a776-7ecc44dd912f

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher of A Level Chemistry

Permanent, Full Time

SFCA Teaching Pay Scale Pts.1-9, £33,465-£51,714 per annum,dependent upon qualifications and experience

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College’s popularity and success are built upon our commitment to provide our students with the best possible learning experience and the highest standards of support and guidance. We are proud of our dedicated staff and our vibrant student community, as evidenced by our recent Ofsted Inspection, which rated the College as “Outstanding” for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas., with no recommendations for improvement.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational full-time teacher of A Level Chemistry to join our experienced team from August 2026. The team currently delivers OCR Chemistry A H432. The ability and flexibility to contribute to related subjects will be an advantage.

Teachers in the department have very high expectations of both themselves and their students, and the College is committed to developing a wide range of teaching for learning strategies.

We welcome applications from colleagues with a background of teaching in schools or colleges.

Closing Date: Midnight on Tuesday, 17 February 2026

Interviews: To be held week commencing 2 March.

What the school offers its staff

• High quality CPD to ensure your continuous personal and professional development
• A health cash plan providing help with dental and optical care amongst other benefits
• Telephone helpline, GP appointments and counselling
• Cycle to Work, Home and Tech schemes, providing cost effective funding plans
• Marking Days, Wellbeing Week and good work-life balance initiatives

Commitment to safeguarding

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.

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