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Location: Gloucestershire (Cheltenham area)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: MPS1 (ECT Scale)

Chemistry ECT needed from September 2025 to join a well-resourced and forward-thinking Science department.
Strong focus on academic excellence and practical enquiry.
Teach Chemistry at KS3–KS4 with growing responsibility for KS5 in Year 2.

An academically rigorous and nurturing academy in Gloucestershire is offering the chance to begin your career as a Chemistry ECT. You will be part of an outstanding team that delivers dynamic theory sessions and immersive lab work, including titrations, spectroscopy, and real-world chemistry applications.

Experience and Qualifications

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Chemistry or closely related degree

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PGCE/QTS expected by July 2025

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Ability to plan differentiated science lessons and engage learners

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Eagerness to participate in cross-school partnerships (e.g., universities, STEM hubs)

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Full, legal entitlement to work in the UK

School Information
The school features modern Chemistry labs with flow benches, fume extraction, and digital data logging equipment. Rated ‘Good with Outstanding Features’ by Ofsted, it achieves excellent exam results and fosters a collaborative, enquiry-led culture.

What This Position Offers

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Dedicated ECT mentor and peer-observation timetable

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Access to enrichment projects like CREST Awards, Royal Society competitions, and fieldwork

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Teaching release for KS5 lesson observation and planning in Year 2

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Free staff development programme covering practical skills and pedagogy

Application
To be considered, please submit your CV along with a paragraph expressing your interest in Chemistry education and pedagogy