Teacher of Chemistry

Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Chemistry job summary

Teacher of Chemistry

Location: Smestow Academy, WV3 8HU

Salary: From 32,916 to 51,048

Contract Type: Part-time - 0.40 - 2 days per week

Start Date: September 2026

About Us: Smestow Academy is dedicated to helping every child achieve their full potential by providing a high-quality education based on the principle of treating every pupil as we would our own family. We encourage pupils to be the best version of themselves through a focus on learning, improvement, and high expectations, while promoting manners, respect, and personal responsibility. With the support of committed staff and strong partnerships with parents, Smestow Academy fosters happy, confident, and motivated learners, preparing them for future success in top universities, sought-after apprenticeships, or high-quality employment.

Staff Wellbeing: We have a very well thought of staff wellbeing that focusses on allowing staff to concentrate on their work without unnecessary impediment. In addition to this there is a range of supportive measures such as marking from home, wellbeing events and staff celebrations.

The Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Science department of Smestow Academy.

Our Science Department is at the centre of the curriculum at Smestow Academy. We have a dynamic and forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering critical thinking, communication and collaboration with an ambitious and inclusive curriculum.

The department has an innate passion for their subject, which is reflected in their teaching and students’ attitude to learning in lessons. The Science department is thriving, where student progress at GCSE and A Level has been well above national averages for many years with disadvantaged students’ outcomes closely matching their peers.

Key Responsibilities:

• To be a member of Smestow Academy and be responsible for the safety, welfare and educational progress of groups of students as assigned by the Head Teacher and to take an appropriate share of collective responsibility for all students
• To teach a timetable commensurate with the post
• To positively contribute to the efficient and effective planning and running of the Science Curriculum Area,
• To contribute to the development of the school ethos.
• To ensure that all students have access to a well designed, stimulating resources, undertake challenging activities at all times and work in an interesting and cared for environment.

What We're Looking For:

• A Level Qualified Teacher Status in the relevant or related curriculum area
• Experience of teaching within age range to be served by the school (11-18). (This may be obtained from teaching practise).
• A positive, enthusiastic outlook, embracing risk and innovation
• Commitment to the provision of Equal opportunities for all children in all aspects of their education throughout the school.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow and succeed in your role.

Further Information:

Smestow Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Early applications are positively encouraged and the school reserves the right to shortlist and interview earlier than advertised.

If you would like to arrange a tour of the school, please contact the Headteacher, Mr I Chamberlain - ichamberlain@smestowacademy.co.uk

Closing Date: 15-06-2026

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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.

About Smestow Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 552 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Smestow Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/smestow-academy

We are excited to now be part of Matrix Academy Trust from January 2023.

As a Trust, our vision is simple: every child deserves an exceptional education. We make this happen by doing the things which really make a difference. Working smartly means we have staff who want to work here. It ensures we have the capacity to care for every pupil, providing them with the best possible education – without exception.

A great school is one people want to work at and one parents want to send their children to. No matter how great our schools might be, we never rest on our laurels. We are restless in our efforts to keep improving and we instil this in our young people.

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