Teacher of Chemistry at Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/LGGS/16329

Location

Regent Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SF

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (FTE)
STPC Main - Upper Range points M1-U3, currently £32916 - £51047 for full time employees (September 2026 pay award pending).

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 20th Apr, 2026

Start Date

01/09/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

W/c 04/05/2026

Interview Date(s) W/c 04/05/2026

About this Role

Are you a passionate Chemistry teacher ready to inspire the next generation of scientists? Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is seeking an exceptional Teacher of Chemistry to join our thriving Science department. This is an exciting opportunity to work with motivated, high-achieving students in a supportive and academically ambitious environment where excellence in teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do. If you're committed to delivering outstanding lessons that spark curiosity and foster a love of Chemistry, we'd love to hear from you.

Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School is a forward looking, selective state school with academy status and an outstanding record of promoting academic excellence. Our curriculum is broad and we provide a wide range of enrichment and wellbeing opportunities, and we are proud of our inclusive community. There are currently just over 1,000 students on roll across years 7 to 13. The admission policy prioritises girls from the Lancaster District, but students do travel to us from across Lancashire and Cumbria. LGGS enjoys a city centre location with strong transport links, yet is only a short walk from nearby parks and a nature reserve.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed candidate with:

A degree in Chemistry or a related subject, and Qualified Teacher Status

High expectations of what can be achieved.

A clear vision of what makes a successful Teacher of Chemistry

A commitment to raising achievement and the quality of learning for all students.

The ability to work in an organised and methodical way.

The ability to relate well to children and young people.

Shares our high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

Will contribute positively to our school community and ethos.

We are looking for candidates who will:

Complement our team with their enthusiastic and positive attitude.

Have high expectations for students achievement and behaviour, and foster a positive learning environment.

Be able to multitask and prioritise workload effectively.

Be innovative and use initiative.

Have drive and enthusiasm, with a desire to explore, develop and evaluate new ideas.

Have a sense of humour, caring nature and build strong relationships with everyone.

Thrive in a busy school environment.

The postholder will primarily fulfil the role of a Teacher of Chemistry, and others at a similar level. Full details of the Person Specification and Job Description for the role are provided in our Role Profile.

This is a full-time, permanent role: details of the contractual terms and salary are included in the Role Profile. LGGS also offers a competitive benefits package which is detailed in our Recruitment Information Pack.

For our more information about working at LGGS please visit our website: https://www.lggs.org.uk/staff-vacancies/working-at-lggs. For more information about this vacancy please see the recruitment advert on our mynewterm site.

Applications must be submitted on the LGGS mynewterm application form by the closing date of 9.00am on Monday 20/04/2026 We do not accept applications via other online platforms such as Indeed.

Shortlisting will take place shortly after the closing date, and interviews are provisionally planned for week commencing 04/05/2026.