Job vacancy details

 

The College invites applications from well-qualified and enthusiastic A level Chemistry teachers. This is a full-time, permanent post. We are also looking for a full-time teacher which we are advertising separately. This is an exciting opportunity for excellent teachers to teach in this popular and successful department. ECTs are welcome to apply.

 

Salaries will be on the sixth form college teachers’ salary scale between Point 3 and Point 9 which is currently £36,718 and £51,714 pro-rata, depending on experience, plus £3,382 pro-rata Outer London Weighting, per annum. The actual part-time salary would be in the range of £20,050 and £27,548 per annum, depending on experience.

 

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 5 May at 9.00 am. Interviews are anticipated to take place on the 11 and/or the 12 May 2026.

 

 

The College is a member of The Maple Group of leading sixth form colleges in England.

 

• Honours degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.

• PGCE or equivalent post-16 teaching qualification.

• Ability to teach A Level Chemistry.

• Enthusiasm for Chemistry and an ability to convey that enthusiasm to students.

• Excellent classroom skills with the ability to employ a range of teaching strategies which engage and support students in the promotion of high-quality learning.

• Confident practical chemist with strong laboratory skills and a clear understanding of the CPAC element of the A level as well as the wider health and safety requirements in a teaching environment.

• Competence in assessing student progress and giving effective feedback to ensure good progression.

• Skilled in using assessment data and prior learning to inform planning and differentiation.

• Good behaviour management and the ability to create a positive learning environment.

• An openness to feedback and self-reflection in wider professional duties, with a willingness to develop and improve teaching practice.

• Contribute positively to the work of the department through collaborative planning and by sharing teaching ideas and resources.

• Excellent communication and team working skills.

• Good ICT skills, including the use of interactive technologies to support teaching and learning.

• The interpersonal skills and enthusiasm required to undertake the role of a personal tutor to a post-16 age group.

• Commitment to supporting college-wide activities beyond the classroom.

• Enthusiasm to contribute to super-curricular and extra-curricular programmes.

• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in practice.

• Commitment to safeguarding the interests and needs of young people.

 

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Teams to set work and communicate with students and staff.

• An interest in developing the resource base of the department and the application of new technologies in teaching.

April 2026

For further information about the Trust, the department and for downloadable documents, please go to the following links. Please note that the links will no longer be accessible following the vacancy deadline.

 

 

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If you have any queries or require any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact personnel@woodhouse.ac.uk

 

We look forward to hearing from you.