Teacher of Chemistry - Full-time

Woodlands; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tonbridge is looking for a passionate Teacher of Chemistry to join their dynamic team. The role requires delivering high-quality lessons and inspiring students across key stages. Hillview School for Girls offers a supportive environment focused on teacher development. Candidates should have Qualified Teacher Status and a strong subject mastery in Chemistry. The ideal teacher will foster success and creativity within the classroom. This position promises an exciting career opportunity with the chance to make a real impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Supportive collaborative environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Passionate about educating and nurturing students.
• Ability to deliver high-quality lessons in Chemistry.
• Experience teaching across multiple key stages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a dynamic and inspiring Chemistry/Science provision.
• Support students to high levels of success.
• Develop pedagogical approaches to Science.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to inspire students

Strong pedagogical strategies

Subject knowledge in Chemistry

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Teacher of Chemistry

Required for September 2026

MPS/UPS

WHY CHOOSE US?

Do you want to be part of a community which offers a positive, exciting and rewarding place to work? Hillview School for Girls is a popular, high achieving, non-selective school based in Tonbridge, Kent. Working for us will give you the opportunity to work alongside enthusiastic subject specialists and engage with creative pedagogical development.

Our calm and focused classroom environments, where students are keen to learn, achieve and appreciate their teachers’ dedication and support, are the main reasons why teachers love to work at Hillview.

We are seeking to appoint a passionate Teacher of Chemistry to deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our students. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success. The ability to teach across all key stages is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a dynamic and inspiring Chemistry/Science provision
• Support students to high levels of success
• Consider the school’s ‘Pure potential’ belief and how this can be interpreted within Science, through high expectations and aspirations for the students
• Develop pedagogical approaches to Science

In return, we offer an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are a supportive, collaborative school and have a strong record of developing our teachers towards middle and senior leadership.

Please use the contact details below if you would like the opportunity to tour the school or to discuss the role informally before making an application.

Please return a completed application form, to Mrs A Dennett, HR Manager, Hillview School for Girls, Brionne Gardens, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2HE or by email: [e-mail]

Tel: [phone] Ext 180

Closing date: Friday 30 January 2026

Interview date: TBA

(The school may interview early in the case of an exceptional candidate)

Hillview School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.