Chemistry Teacher (maternity cover)
| Posting date: | 14 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3JD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 0586cad8-970a-468c-9d44-b4183486bd1b |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
• Teach Chemistry across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the curriculum
• Assess, monitor and support student progress
About You
• A strong graduate in Chemistry or a related discipline and/or good Chemistry A-levels
• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent)
• A clear commitment to excellent classroom practice
• The ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers.
What the school offers its staff
Cranbrook School offers a supportive and ambitious academic environment, excellent facilities, and a collegial staff body committed to high standards and continuous improvement.
Benefits of working at Cranbrook include:
Lunch in the dining hall every day
Use of the sports facilities and gyms
Regular socials and use of our on site bar, the Coach House
A rural site in a small country town, 10 minutes from nearest station and an hour from London
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Further details about the role
Full job description and further information about Cranbrook School and our Science department can be found in the attached document.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About the Role
• Teach Chemistry across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the curriculum
• Assess, monitor and support student progress
About You
• A strong graduate in Chemistry or a related discipline and/or good Chemistry A-levels
• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent)
• A clear commitment to excellent classroom practice
• The ability to motivate and inspire students of all abilities
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers.
What the school offers its staff
Cranbrook School offers a supportive and ambitious academic environment, excellent facilities, and a collegial staff body committed to high standards and continuous improvement.
Benefits of working at Cranbrook include:
Lunch in the dining hall every day
Use of the sports facilities and gyms
Regular socials and use of our on site bar, the Coach House
A rural site in a small country town, 10 minutes from nearest station and an hour from London
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Further details about the role
Full job description and further information about Cranbrook School and our Science department can be found in the attached document.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.