Chemistry Teacher (TLR opportunity for suitably experienced candidate)
Robert Clack School, Dagenham, Essex, RM8 1JUThis job expired on 18 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 8am
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Chemistry
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £40,317 - £62,496 per annum
Additional allowances
TLR2a opportunity available for suitably experienced candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
The right candidate for us will be someone who can demonstrate: -
- Experience and knowledge of teaching Science and Chemistry within a secondary school (ages 11-18 essential);
- Excellent curriculum knowledge and how to sequence the skills and knowledge needed;
- A record of / commitment to outstanding teaching and securing high levels of pupil progress;
- Experience of or a commitment to wider school responsibilities;
- Exceptional interpersonal and organisational skills;
- Qualified Teacher Status;
- An appreciation and an understanding of a school at the heart of the community.
What the school offers its staff
Reasons to join us:-
Our Pupils: The exemplary behaviour of our pupils is always commented upon by visitors to our school. Our pastoral system is second to none, reinforcing the values and ethos of the school. Pupils understand the importance of mutual respect, compassion for others, discipline, hard work, high expectations, and aspirations.
Success: We are hugely oversubscribed with a large Sixth Form. Through our provision of a broad and balanced curriculum, and an extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities, our pupils achieve excellent academic, social and cultural outcomes, despite living in an area of significant disadvantage. At the end of Year 13, our pupils go on to top University destinations, including Oxford and Cambridge. Many have progressed to employment via apprenticeships or in a variety of industries.
Working Conditions: Our pupils need the best quality teachers in the classroom
and we support our teachers through enhanced PPA time, minimal bureaucracy, supportive departments, pastoral teams and the leadership team.
Professional Advancement: We believe in training, developing and supporting teachers and support staff. Many of our teachers trained at Robert Clack; a number are former pupils of the school, including the Headteacher. We have a Silver award for our CPD from the Teacher’s Development Trust, Investors in People Bronze award and the one time that we entered the Sunday Times Best Public Sector Company we were ranked first for Leadership, My Company and Personal Growth. If you are ambitious, motivated and above all an excellent teacher, there are plenty of opportunities for you to develop at Robert Clack School.
Further information about the job
As a result of our recent and continuing school expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of Chemistry to join our growing team.
The Science Department prides itself on teamwork and achievement. We have a fantastic science team, who are dedicated and passionate about their subject.
Candidates must be committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning, while promoting outstanding progress and attainment for all. Candidates will predominantly teach Key Stages 4 and 5 and may be required to teach Key Stage 3.
As well as offering a comprehensive and engaging curriculum at Key Stage 3, Separate and Combined Sciences GCSE are offered at Key Stage 4, as well as A Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and CTEC Science at Key Stage 5. Our outcomes at both GCSE and A Level are outstanding with many of our Sixth Form pupils progressing to study Medicine, Engineering, Science and Mathematics at University.
Applications are welcomed from both Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers. However, prior experience of and the ability to teach Chemistry at Key Stage 5 is essential. Potentially a candidate who has a evidenced outstanding record and experience of teaching at Key Stage 4 could be considered.
As one of the largest departments in the school, you will be joining a team that has a wealth of experience who will be able to support you to develop you to the next stage in your career.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Robert Clack School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 18
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 3129 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Robert Clack School website
- Email address
- eselvon@robertclack.co.uk
All-through School based over three different sites.
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