Teacher of Chemistry 

Full time/ Part time, Permanent 

Highly competitive salary

Required for September 2026

Reporting to the Head of Department, the Teacher of Chemistry will be required to deliver creative and exciting lessons to inspire the students across all key stages.

It would also be an advantage if the post holder was able to offer Biology or Physics GCSE or Environmental Science A Level.

The post holder will have the expertise and insight to stretch and challenge the most able pupils, especially those who have ambitions to pursue study at the best universities, including Oxbridge, and who are planning to pursue further study in the natural sciences or in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or Dentistry.  Exceptional organisational skills and pedagogical knowledge will be required to follow schemes of work, deliver impactful lessons and to work collaboratively with colleagues in the department and throughout the School.

The post holder will be required to take on a form tutor role and will contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.

This position is offered on a permanent, full-time or part-time basis. Please indicate in your application if you are applying for the position on a part time basis.

The start date for this position is September 2026.

This position involves contact with children and will amount to regulated activity as defined by Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE) for safeguarding children and safer recruitment.

In return we offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious independent day school set in the heart of St Albans, easily accessible to central and outer London
• Use of sports facilities, including gym* (*Conditions apply)
• An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance
• Competitive salary

Closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 20 April 2026

Interview date will be on Friday 24 April 2026

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No: 311065