Teacher of Chemistry

Brighton College; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious education institution in Brighton is seeking a Teacher of Chemistry to start in August 2026. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, pupil-led lessons, contribute to the pastoral system, and participate in the co-curricular life through games and societies. Emphasis on problem-solving skills and IT proficiency is essential. All staff benefit from mentorship and ongoing professional development, making this a vibrant role within a dynamic department.

Benefits

Mentorship programme

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver engaging, pupil-led lessons.
• Willingness to share ideas/resources with colleagues.
• Contribution to the school's pastoral system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, pupil-led lessons with emphasis on problem-solving.
• Contribute to the school's pastoral system as a tutor.
• Participate in the co-curricular life through Games and/or societies.
• Engage in mentorship and professional development.

Skills

Problem-solving

IT proficiency

Collaborative planning

Mentorship

Tools

Microsoft OneNote

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Chemistry to start in August 2026.

The Department

Since January 2020 the chemistry department has been based in Brighton’s new £55 million School of Science and Sport. Among a host of other world-class facilities, the building includes six dedicated laboratory spaces for chemistry, along with ample administrative and technical workspace for staff. The department has ten full-time members of teaching staff (including a Head of Department and Deputy Head of Department) and a dedicated technician. The team come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including industry and academic research (through which some hold doctorates).

The Curriculum

The subject is taught throughout Years 7 to 13. GCSE cohorts average around 220 pupils, with 80-90 pupils per year group typically selecting the subject at A-level. It has consistently been one of the three most popular A-level subjects at the College in recent years and has a very even gender split. We follow the Edexcel syllabuses at both GCSE and A-level, and the department’s public examination results are outstanding: in 2025 our pupils achieved 97% 9-8 at GCSE (including 77% 9), and 89% A*-A (including 58% A*) at A-level.

The department also has a comprehensive Oxbridge programme, with much recent success in this area: in the last four years a total of 21 pupils have left to study Chemistry or Natural Sciences at Oxbridge. Extension and enrichment activities abound in the department. Each year over 60 pupils take part in the RSC Olympiad and Cambridge Chemistry Challenge, and 2025 saw the College achieve record results, including 16 Gold awards in the Olympiad.

Significant success is also achieved further down the school. In 2024 the Brighton College team was crowned national champions of the RSC Top of the Bench competition, and in each of the past five years a team of pupils have made it to the regional final of the Year 10 Chemistry Challenge. Weekly extension clubs for KS3, KS4 and KS5 pupils are also extremely well attended. Overall, Chemistry is one of the most vibrant and dynamic departments at the College.

Role Specification

The department prides itself on delivering engaging, pupil-led lessons that place an emphasis on problem-solving. The ability to prepare lessons of this nature, and the willingness to share ideas and resources with colleagues, is therefore of particular importance. IT proficiency and familiarity with Microsoft OneNote and SharePoint will also be a significant advantage.

Additionally, all teachers at Brighton College are expected to contribute to the school’s pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of our 16 houses (of which six are boarding houses and ten are day).

There is also an expectation that all teachers will contribute to the cocurricular life of the school, through the extensive Games programme, and/or through the leadership of one of over 100 school societies.

Candidates are encouraged to point to interests and enthusiasms as part of their application. All staff have the opportunity to contribute to our Masterclass programme; this is a series of weekly lessons designed to celebrate the enjoyment of learning, focusing on an area of personal academic or cultural interest. These have included subjects such as Magical Realism, Cuisine and Culture and Great Debates in History.

All teachers joining Brighton will have the benefit of guidance by an experienced mentor, whose role it will be to provide support during their probationary period. Thereafter, all teachers are expected and supported to participate in continuous professional development, throughout their time at the College.

For full details of the role please see the Job Profile Document below.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Deliver engaging, pupil-led lessons with an emphasis on problem-solving.
• Share ideas and resources with colleagues and contribute to collaborative planning.
• Contribute to the school’s pastoral system, generally as a tutor in one of the 16 houses.
• Contribute to the cocurricular life of the school, through the Games programme and/or leadership of one of the school societies.
• Participate in the Masterclass programme and other enrichment activities.
• Engage in mentorship and ongoing professional development during the probationary period and beyond.
• Show IT proficiency or be willing to develop skills in Microsoft OneNote and SharePoint; familiarity is advantageous.

For full details of the role please see the Job Profile Document below.