Job description
Part-time Chemistry Teacher
Location: Folkestone and Hythe
Salary: £120 - £250 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: April 2026
Contract: Part-time, Long-term
Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Chemistry Teacher with a talent for bringing the wonders of chemical science to life?
Do you have the skills to deliver inspiring lessons that challenge and engage students at both GCSE and A-Level?
If so, then we at GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Part-time Chemistry Teacher to join a prestigious independent school and sixth form located in Folkestone and Hythe. The selected Part-time Chemistry Teacher will be responsible for delivering high-quality chemistry lessons to students across Key Stages 4 and 5, fostering a deep understanding of scientific principles and a passion for laboratory work.
The school is a highly regarded independent institution known for its academic excellence, small class sizes, and supportive learning environment. The school prides itself on preparing students for success at top universities, with a strong focus on developing independent thinking and intellectual curiosity. The successful Part-time Chemistry Teacher will join a dedicated and collaborative science department, benefiting from well-equipped laboratories and motivated, high-achieving students.
As a Part-time Chemistry Teacher, you will be expected to:
- Plan and deliver engaging, rigorous Chemistry lessons to students at GCSE and A-Level.
- Inspire curiosity and develop students' understanding of theoretical and practical chemistry concepts.
- Prepare students thoroughly for public examinations, ensuring outstanding outcomes.
- Conduct and supervise practical laboratory work, maintaining high safety standards.
- Assess, record, and report on student progress, providing constructive feedback to support improvement.
To be considered for this Part-time Chemistry Teacher role, the candidate must:
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a specialism in Chemistry.
- Have experience teaching Chemistry at secondary school level, including A-Level.
- Possess strong subject knowledge and a genuine passion for the chemical sciences.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Meet GSL's safer recruitment background checks.
- Have a Child Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
GSL Education offers:
- Excellent daily rates of pay
- Direct links to local schools across Kent
- Access to professional development and training
- Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs
Please be advised that this Part-time Chemistry Teacher role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent. All of our current adverts apply to real vacancies.
For more information or to be considered for this Part-time Chemistry Teacher role, please click 'apply' and submit a full (10 year), up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
If you are interested in this Part-time Chemistry Teacher position, please contact Louise at the GSL Education Kent office to find out more information with a view to registering for this role ASAP.