Teacher of Chemistry - Reading School
Reading School, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LW28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
16 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 to £51,048 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
Starting from September 2026
The Governors at Reading School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring member of staff to join our Chemistry team from September 2026. We offer an exciting opportunity in an exceptional team and a School that is passionate about Chemistry as a subject.
Our ideal candidate must be passionate about Chemistry and ready to nurture enquiry. This commitment, and a strong Chemistry degree or related background is very important to us.
The Chemistry department is housed within a purpose-built science block. These excellent facilities consist of four Chemistry laboratories, a large well-equipped modern prep room and a teacher’s work area. The department is an innovative, friendly and experienced team, who have worked together for a number of years and we are eager to add fresh ideas and energy to the department.
Our results are outstanding and we always have a large A-level cohort of around 75-80 students per year group, meaning there is always opportunity for A-level teaching. The academic nature of the school also allows the opportunity to offer exciting supra-curricular teaching, extra-curricular activities and the chance to support a large number of medical applications as well as Chemistry related course at elite universities.We are able to offer onsite accommodation in shared staff flat.
At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2026, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State Secondary School of the Year.
We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.
Reading School Teacher Payscale RSTP 1 to 9 (M1 to UPS3) or Reading School Unqualified
What the school offers its staff
Payscale UNQ 1 to 6 depending on experience and qualifications (RSTP £32,916 to £51,048 per annum; UNQ £22,601 to £35,259 per annum).Deadline for Applications: Monday 13 April
Application Process
To conform with our Safer Recruitment process, all applicants must complete an application via our recruitment portal. Links to the portal can be found on our website:https://www.reading-school.co.uk/vacanciesIf you have any queries regarding our current vacancies or the Safer Recruitment process, please contact:hr@reading-school.co.ukor by telephone: 0118 901 5600
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Reading School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and complete relevant pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment policy. Full details of our Safeguarding - Staff Recruitment Policy can be found on our website.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
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View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Reading School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1129 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Reading School website
- Email address
- joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk
At Reading School, we have a clear educational philosophy and a deeply rooted commitment to social mobility. In all we do we seek to nurture character and develop academic excellence, and we know that what we do really matters. More than 10% of our Year 7 students come from disadvantaged backgrounds and we are proud of the difference that we make. In 2025, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State School of the Year.
We are a short walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.
Arranging a visit to Reading School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joshua.cripps@reading.gov.uk.
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