Unqualified Chemistry Teacher
Location: Merton
Start date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time permanent
Salary: Unqualified Teacher (Outer London Pay Scale) - £25,758 - £37,932
Are you a recent Chemistry graduate with vast tutoring experience?
Are you considering a future in teaching and are ready for full class responsibilities?
Aspire People are working with a welcoming and high-achieving secondary school in Merton who are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable graduate to join their team as an Unqualified Chemistry Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about Chemistry and education to make a real impact in the classroom.
If you’re committed to inspiring young minds and developing your teaching skills, Michaela would love to hear from you.

Unqualified Chemistry Teacher - key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and well-structured Chemistry lessons across KS3 to KS5
• Support students with a wide range of abilities and learning styles
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with other teaching staff, support staff, and leadership teams to ensure progress and development
• Use digital and traditional resources to enhance teaching and learning
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student progress
• Uphold high standards of classroom management in line with school policies

Unqualified Chemistry Teacher - the school:
This forward-thinking school in Merton is known for its supportive ethos, high academic expectations, and inclusive culture. The Science department has a range of experiences, from former SLT to Unqualified Teachers. With excellent facilities and a focus on continuous professional development, this is the ideal environment for an aspiring teacher to grow and thrive.

Unqualified Chemistry Teacher - requirements:

• 2:1 or above in a UK undergraduate Chemistry related degree
• STEM tutoring experience up to KS5 is essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to engage students with a variety of abilities
• A proactive approach to professional development and a willingness to learn new skills
• A commitment to CPD
• Interest in pursuing teacher training

How to apply:
If this Unqualified Chemistry Teacher role sounds perfect for you, please don’t hesitate to apply via this page. Michaela will be in touch ASAP if you have been shortlisted.

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Aspire People Limited provide services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

• Deliver engaging and well-structured Chemistry lessons across KS3 to KS5
• Support students with a wide range of abilities and learning styles
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with other teaching staff, support staff, and leadership teams to ensure progress and development
• Use digital and traditional resources to enhance teaching and learning
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding student progress
• Uphold high standards of classroom management in line with school policie