Teacher of Chemistry

The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EZ

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Chemistry
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,350.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher of Chemistry job summary

Teacher of Chemistry

We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and inspirational teacher who can bring Chemistry to life through engaging and exciting lessons across all key stages. For the appropriate candidate, there would be the potential for A Level teaching.

This would be an ideal opportunity for an early careers teacher to join a strong team working together in a highly successful department within a friendly, supportive and thriving school which was once again judged ‘Good with Outstanding features’ by Ofsted in November 2024.

If you are someone who can inspire a love of learning in others, motivate and challenge our students, we’d like to hear from you.

As our new Teacher of Chemistry, you will:

• Inspire students through engaging, practical and knowledge-rich chemistry lessons
• Spark curiosity and build confidence
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive science team
• Deliver high-quality teaching across Key Stages 3 to 5
• Play an active role in shaping an ambitious curriculum that helps every learner achieve their potential
• Contribute to whole school success - playing a key role in the wider team and modelling professional integrity and enthusiasm

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A passionate and reflective practitioner with strong subject knowledge
• A commitment to excellent teaching and a genuine enthusiasm for helping young people succeed
• An inspiring classroom teacher with a passion for chemistry
• Committed to continual improvement and development of practice
• Able to bring energy, high expectations, and a positive approach to teamwork

In return, we offer:

• A flexible approach to curriculum design
• A supportive school community with friendly, enthusiastic and caring colleagues
• CPD and career opportunities for staff at every stage of their career
• A collaborative working environment within a strong support network
• Curious and ambitious students who are inspired to collaborate, explore and question
• Laptop for every member of teaching staff
• A school with fantastic grounds on the edge of the New Forest
• Electric vehicle charging points
• Cycle to work scheme

Safeguarding Statement

The Burgate School and Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps in employments. This role involves directly working with children and any offer of a role will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.

We will also conduct an individual online search on any successful candidates, as part of our due diligence in line with the DfE's 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, which might potentially impact your ability to carry out the role and are publicly available online. Any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The Burgate School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Any offer of a post will be conditional subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as all other relevant safeguarding/pre-employment checks including the receipt of satisfactory references and medical clearance.

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 The Burgate School and Sixth Form

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1098 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Burgate School and Sixth Form website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-burgate-school-and-sixth-form

The Burgate School and Sixth Form converted to a Single Academy Trust in May 2011. We are a popular, Hampshire school, situated in expansive grounds on the outskirts of Fordingbridge in Hampshire, providing high quality comprehensive education for children aged between 11 and 18. We enjoy an excellent reputation within the local community for our high standards.

We offer a broad curriculum covering a wide range of subjects at GCSE and A Level which are delivered by a highly qualified and caring team of professional teachers and support staff who are committed to offering the highest quality of education to the students alongside a creative approach to learning that inspires curiosity, builds collaboration, helps develop resilience and encourages flexibility of thought.

Our school vision is that we want every child to enjoy their learning and feel valued for who they are. We believe that Every Burgate Child Matters and we recognise all of our students as individuals, encouraging each to reach their full potential. We have high aspirations for every student and are committed to raising standards of achievement and nurturing a culture of high expectations to drive success for each student in a safe, supportive and friendly environment. We want to support our students in becoming independent learners, as well as confident and responsible young people thereby achieving our motto of Learning for Life.

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