Trainee Chemistry Teacher

Haberdashers' Crayford Academy, Dartford, Kent, DA1 4RS

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  27 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Chemistry
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,727.00 - £27,727.00 Annually (FTE)

Trainee Chemistry Teacher job summary

Job Purpose

We are seeking an outstanding graduate with a passion for Chemistry who will support the delivery of engaging and creative Science lessons while studying towards achieving QTS. You may be a recent graduate, Lab Technician or aspiring educator with a passion for creativity and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting teaching and learning within the Science department, across KS3 and KS4
• Assisting Teachers to deliver practical lessons
• Gain classroom experience and develop through mentoring and training

Reporting

This role reports into the Head of Science

Staff Development

Our staff are important to us. We know that without great staff, our children will not be as successful. Therefore, Professional Learning is key to our success. As a new employee within the Trust, you will be supported by the Senior Directors of People and Professional Learning, alongside your line manager to realise your full potential. 'Our People Strategy is key to our success and integral to this is our commitment to equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion . Bringing this to life is the responsibility of every member of staff. We take seriously any behaviour which undermines it. Anyone applying to work with us, should share this commitment.’

We actively encourage applicants from colleagues from under-represented groups.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post falls within the scope of regulated activity. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS with list checks (and other relevant checks). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Please note that these roles are not suitable for people that already hold the QTS.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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 Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1078 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Haberdashers' Crayford Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/haberdashers-aske-s-crayford-academy

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