Teacher of Chemistry

Permanent - School Teachers' Pay and Conditions

Innovation. Ambition. Excellence. Become our next Teacher of Chemistry.

Durham Sixth Form Centre is recruiting an exceptional Teacher of Chemistry to join our Platinum-standard team. Joining the Providence Learning Partnership means working in a thriving "mini-university" campus in the heart of Durham City. We want a specialist who can bring the periodic table to life-from mastering organic synthesis to exploring thermodynamics-ensuring our students have the edge required to secure their places at the most prestigious global destinations.

What makes this role exciting?

• Deliver a flagship academic subject: Join a high-profile department with a strong track record of success, delivering high-quality AQA A-Level Chemistry to a large and motivated student body.
• Inspire elite thinkers: Challenge and support students aiming for top-tier universities and competitive careers in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, and Chemical Engineering.
• Practical Science Mastery: Deliver the AQA Practical Endorsement (CPAC) , ensuring students master the precision, safety, and high-level laboratory techniques required for undergraduate research.
• High-Level Academic Rigour: Teach a curriculum that balances the mathematical demands of Physical Chemistry with the intricate mechanisms of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry.
• Contribute to STEM Excellence: Support and lead on chemistry-specific enrichment, from the Chemistry Olympiad and Copper Challenge to engaging with the Royal Society of Chemistry and local industry links.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding A Level Chemistry practitioner with a proven track record (or the clear potential) of securing excellent outcomes within the AQA specification .
• Possesses deep subject expertise , with the confidence to teach the full breadth of the specification, including advanced spectroscopy, thermodynamics, and transition metal chemistry.
• Brings a passion for the subject that connects molecular-level concepts to modern breakthroughs in green chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable materials.
• Is a collaborative professional , eager to share best practices, monitor individual student progress, and implement effective interventions within a large and dynamic Science Faculty.
• Is committed to evidence-informed teaching , using strategies like retrieval practice and modelling to help students navigate the "jump" from GCSE to A Level.

Why choose us?

• Be a part of an Investors in People: Platinum Employer of the Year 2025 organisation.
• We are a flourishing high-performing sixth form where students achieve and exceed their potential.
• Be part of a team that's ambitious, supportive, and driven by purpose.
• Benefit from personalised CPD, leadership coaching, and genuine career progression.

Join Durham Sixth Form Centre as Teacher of Chemistry. Inspire the next generation of doctors, chemical engineers, and research scientists. Shape the future of science education in an outstanding sixth form environment. We are located in the heart of Durham, just 20 minutes from Sunderland and 30 minutes from Newcastle city centre.

Next Steps: We look forward to receiving your application. Please ensure you submit both the Application Form and a Letter of Application (no more than 1,000 words). You can find the relevant downloads and the submission link at the top of this page.

Durham Sixth Form Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people . This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check .