Teacher of Chemistry

South Nottinghamshire Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG12 2FQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Chemistry, Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and enthusiastic Teacher of Chemistry to join our Science faculty. This post could suit an Early Careers Teacher as well as a more experienced candidate. The successful candidate should have the personal drive and commitment to ensure that students continue to receive the best possible teaching that leads to successful outcomes.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• QTS
• Degree level qualification in Chemistry or closely related

What the school offers its staff

South Nottinghamshire Academy is an over-subscribed 11-18 school. In 2016, we moved into our £10 million brand new school and in January 2023, to meet the demand for school places locally, we moved into our new £2.6 million extension. We are located in the village of Radcliffe-on Trent near Nottingham and in May 2022, we again secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement in all areas of inspection, with an aspiration to become outstanding at our next inspection. The school is friendly and forward-looking, and determined to build on the high standards we currently achieve.

South Nottinghamshire Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Benefits:

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

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.

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Mrs S Murphy (s.murphy@snacademy.org.uk). To apply complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply now' button. Please include the following in the additional information section of the application:

• Your reasons for applying for the role
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in Chemistry and Science

If you have any questions or queries regarding the application process please contact the HR Team on hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher of Chemistry - Faculty Description - SNA.pdf - 188 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher of Chemistry - PS - SNA.pdf - 303 KB (opens in new tab)

About South Nottinghamshire Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 952 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Nottinghamshire Academy website
• Email address: s.murphy@snacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01159110091
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-nottinghamshire-academy

South Nottinghamshire Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.

Arranging a visit to South Nottinghamshire Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.murphy@snacademy.org.uk.

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