Teacher of Chemistry

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Chemistry to join a lively and enthusiastic Science Department in one of the UK’s leading schools, where Chemistry is a popular subject.

You will teach Chemistry to highly motivated and talented pupils from Year 7 to 13, planning and preparing courses and lessons according to their educational needs and providing guidance and advice on their further education and future careers. You will also share in the preparation for Oxbridge and the British Chemistry Olympiad.

You will be joining a Chemistry team of four full-time teachers, one part-time teacher and the Head of Chemistry. All teachers are expected to attend weekly Chemistry departmental meetings and are also expected to take a positive and active interest in the smooth running of the department.

This ideal candidate will be a qualified teacher, with a proven track record. However, applications would also be welcome from NQTs and those looking to begin a career in teaching. If you show considerable initiative and are prepared to innovate both in the classroom and in Chemistry, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the School

“When I first stepped through the doors here, I knew that it was a very special place to be – the wonderful atmosphere, dedicated staff and energetic girls, who are such a pleasure to teach.”

— South Hampstead Teacher

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Pupils are intelligent and inquisitive, energetic and engaging.

Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.

The School is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 12th March 2021 at 12 noon.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.