Teacher of Chemistry

JOB DESCRIPTION

Teacher of Chemistry

General

•  To support the aims, values and ethos of the School and to contribute to the implementation of the

School’s Mission Statement

•  To support the aims and objectives of the Science Department and to meet objectives which lead to

the achievement of those aims.

•  To  make  a  significant  contribution  to  the  School’s  and  the  Science  Department’s  co-curricular

programme.

•  To be accountable to the Headmistress and to perform such duties as she may reasonably direct,

including some duties out of school hours.

Key Responsibilities

•  To maintain high levels of engagement and enjoyment of Chemistry across all Year Groups.
•  To support and encourage pupils to reach their full potential in Chemistry.
•  To deliver stretching and inspiring lessons that facilitate progress for all pupils.
•  To actively monitor pupil progress and to complete regular assessments and to complete reports.
•  To undertake regular marking of pupils’ work.
•  To develop and share resources within the department, including schemes of work.
•  To take opportunities to make cross-curricular links and contribute to event days.
•  To contribute to the SMSC education of pupils and to foster understanding and respect of fundamental

British values.

•  To attend and contribute to department meetings.
•  To share in responsibility for maintaining department noticeboards and displays.

Other Responsibilities

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Play an active role in the life of the School.
Perform supervisory duties including invigilation; supervising pupils at breaks and covering for absent
colleagues.

•  Attend school events including: Assemblies, Masses, parents’ evenings, school Insets, staff meetings

and staff briefings.

•  Keep up-to-date with Health and Safety requirements and ensure they are put into practice.
•  Assist in the supervision of Science revision and support groups from time to time.

Pastoral Responsibilities

•  To act as a Form Tutor and to carry out the duties associated with the role.
•  To contribute to, and occasionally lead the delivery of PSHEE, assemblies and whole school events.

HMOffice/recruitment/job description/Teacher of Chemistry

February 2026