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Posted 23 July, 2026

Chemistry Teacher

Prospero Teaching
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

JOB TITLE - Chemistry Teacher ABOUT THE SCHOOL Prospero Teaching is looking for a Chemistry Teacher for an Ofsted OUTSTANDING Secondary school in Newham, East London. The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4. The position is open to both ECTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position. CONTRACT DETAILS · Location - Newham, East London · Position - Chemistry Teacher · Type of work - Chemistry to KS4 · Contract or position start date - Sept 2026 · Duration / Likely Duration - 2 terms until end of the academic year July 2027 · Contract or position end date (if applicable) - TBC · Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary · Full time/part time - Full time · Minimum rate of pay - Paid to scale · Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS · QTS or equivalent · Minimum experience in the UK as a Chemistry Teacher · Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST: · Hold Right to Work in the UK · Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application · Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years