Teacher of Chemistry/Lead Teacher of Chemistry
Matthew Arnold School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2026 or Jan 2026 if able to start sooner
Closing date
20 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Chemistry
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) TLR 2 (1) of £3,527 for the lead position
Teacher of Chemistry/Lead Teacher of Chemistry job summary
The Role
Matthew Arnold is a thriving community school on the outskirts of Oxford looking to appoint a Teacher of Chemistry or a Lead Teacher of Chemistry which carries a TLR 2(1) of £3,527 after the Easter half-term break in 2026. If you are able to start sooner we welcome applications for a January 2026 start. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to start or further develop their career.
The School
Matthew Arnold is an oversubscribed, inclusive 11-18 school with over 1,300 pupils offering GCSE’s and A Level courses, serving both urban and rural communities across west Oxford. The school prides itself on high achievement and improving outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students.
We maintain a friendly, collaborative environment where teachers support each other. As part of the Acer Trust, there are opportunities for cross-school professional development. Our induction programme offers strong support to Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
Introduction
This job description should be read with the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, which applies to the post holder. The duties will be performed under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, with attention to workload and support. The job description will be reviewed annually through the Performance Development process.
General Duties
Teachers are expected to carry out the professional duties as per the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
Teaching Duties
Teach across the full age and ability range from KS3 to KS5
Responsibility for a tutor group
Set high expectations to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
Plan and teach well-structured lessons
Adapt teaching to the strengths and needs of all pupils
Make productive use of assessment
Manage behaviour effectively
Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
Teaching Chemistry across the age and ability range from KS3 to A Level.
Contribute to departmental schemes of work and resources
Support extra-curricular initiatives and events to promote Chemistry within the school and external partnerships (e.g. OCL and Acer Trust)
How to Apply:
Please Complete the application form on My New Term. For further inquiries, contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Matthew Arnold School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1250 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Matthew Arnold School website
Matthew Arnold is a popular and successful school on the edge of Oxford with an excellent local reputation. We are focussed on improving outcomes for every student and are committed to staff development to support this.
The school is part of the Acer Trust family of schools so there is opportunity to share expertise and experiences and enjoy professional development with more than one school. Our induction programmes give strong support to NQTs.
We offer defined-benefit public sector pension schemes (Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme), a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, good bus links, car and cycle parking.
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