We are looking to recruit a talented Chemistry teacher who is able to bring their enthusiasm and strong subject knowledge to enable further development of Chemistry in the School.  

The successful candidate will join a friendly, welcoming and exciting department of four full-time talented and committed teachers and a dedicated technician. They will have the opportunity to teach KS3 up to A’level, as well as contribute to our science themed enrichment programmes. Chemistry is a popular subject within our large sixth form - we currently have approximately 200 students studying the subject at A-level across 8 classes. We look to plan collaboratively in teams wherever possible, sharing resources to allow us to spend our time focusing on practice and minimising workload.

Please see our additional information sheets for more details about our Chemistry Department at UOBS.

 We will have high expectations of you to be an outstanding role model committed to the distinctive ethos of our School, where we strive for academic excellence, underpinned by character education. In return, we can offer:

• Professional Development: We are committed to your growth. You will benefit from ongoing professional development, with additional training days to enhance your teaching pedagogy.
• ·        Research & Development: Enjoy 3 dedicated days per year to focus on your own research or professional development.
• ·        World-Class Resources & Partnerships: Access cutting-edge resources, research, and professional networks through our collaboration with the University of Birmingham Schools of Chemistry and Education.
• ·        Support for ECTs: If you are an Early Career Teacher, you'll receive excellent support and guidance to ensure a successful start to your career.
• ·        Enrichment Opportunities: Be involved in our exciting timetabled enrichment programme, making a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.

Please note that we will not consider applications via CV and are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

The University of Birmingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. 

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition Check; qualifications; medical fitness; identity and right to work. 

All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.  If you are currently working in a school setting, please ensure that your references include your current Head Teacher. 

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. 

Safeguarding is our top priority.  We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of pupils and students. 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.