Teacher of Chemistry
The Latymer School, London, N9 9TN10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 10am
Date listed
25 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Chemistry
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS1 (£36,413) Outer London - UPS5 (£53,994) Outer London (Possibility to apply for a TLR if appointed)
Teacher of Chemistry job summary
The Latymer School is an oversubscribed high achieving, but caring Grammar School in North London. Visitors comment on the warm atmosphere and the high levels of participation in extra-curricular activities that encourage students to foster and nurture their skills and interests beyond the confines of the curriculum. We are proud of our inclusive school community and there is a real passion for teaching and learning in a supported and welcoming atmosphere that inspires risk-taking and creativity. As a school, we are committed to developing the whole person and it is a place where you can really engage students in their learning and develop as a teacher.
The Latymer Grammar School is looking to appoint a passionate and committed Chemistry Teacher who sets high standards for both the students and themselves. We are looking for someone who can engage, challenge, and inspire pupils to reach their full potential. Our Science Department is a collaborative and well-resourced team, offering a positive and supportive environment. Teaching takes place in modern, fully equipped laboratories, with practical work playing a central role in our curriculum.
This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary, and the potential to apply for a TLR post following appointment. This role would suite a dedicated teacher or Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who would be able to hone their teaching skills further in a supportive and well-resourced environment. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach Science at Key Stage 3 and Chemistry at both GCSE and A Level.
The department has a strong track record of academic success, with consistently high results at both GCSE and A Level. In 2023–24, Chemistry students performed exceptionally well: 92.1% achieved grades 9–7 at GCSE. At A Level, 16.7% of students earned an A*, 56.4% achieved A*/A, 78.2% A*/B, and 93.6% attained grades A*/C.
A further detailed job description is attached.
The school also provides a range of well-being activities and facilities including good transport links, free parking, a cycle to work scheme, use of the fitness suite and even massages by a qualified masseuse. The school also runs a number of national and international trips, and we even have our own residential centre in a beautiful part of North Wales which staff also use. We value our staff and the importance of maintaining a healthy work life balance.
If you would like to join this hard-working, able, and effective team of committed teachers, we would love to hear from you.
Further details and The Latymer School can be found on the school website (www.latymer.co.uk): The Latymer School - Join our team. If, after reading the information, you are interested in joining us please create an account at MyNewTerm and apply.
Applications will be considered upon receipt, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.
The Latymer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with a Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As part of our selection and appointment process, and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we are required to conduct online searches on all candidates to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the selection and appointment process.
The Latymer School is an equal opportunities employer.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Latymer School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with a Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About The Latymer School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1380 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Latymer School website
The Latymer School is a high achieving, but caring Grammar School in North London. Visitors comment on the warm atmosphere and the high levels of participation in extra-curricular activities. Pupils at the school recently described the school as one “family” and it being a “real community”. We are very proud of our school and believe it is a place where you can really teach and develop your subject knowledge.
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