Subject Tutor Chemistry (0.4 - 0.6FTE Fixed Term)

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Working Pattern: We are looking to recruit a part time teacher of chemistry (0.4 or 0.6FTE) fixed term until 31 August 2027.  Please note, if you also teach another subject and would be interested in another curriculum area please detail this in your application.

Start date : January 2027

Application Deadline: 9am, 14 October 2026

Interviews: Interviews week commencing 19th October 2026

Salary:

Qualified Teachers : Spine point 1 to PSP3 - £13,386 to £31,028.40 per annum (£33,465 - £51,714 FTE) 

Unqualified teachers pay range: UNQ1 - UNQ6 - £9,626.40 to £22,030.80 per annum (£24,066 - £36,718 FTE)

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We are proud to be a College with zero mean and median gender pay gap within teaching. Our commitment to gender neutral pay ensures that all staff have equal access to progressing and opportunities, regardless of gender, making the College an ‘employer of choice’.

We are looking for a passionate Chemistry Subject Tutor to join the high achieving department. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspiring lessons, bring knowledge and experience to the curriculum, and have a desire to teach beyond the specification, believing every student can succeed. Appreciation that the commitment to delivering outstanding education and outcome goes beyond the classroom.

All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for team work and a passion for improvement.  

While a teaching qualification is desirable, we will consider applications from non- qualified graduates. If you are looking to start a career in teaching at the Sixth Form College you will be given the opportunity to obtain a fully paid, PGCE teaching qualification . This will be supported with a reduced timetable for the initial 2 years, with ongoing comprehensive support , mentoring and professional development.  An unqualified teacher can expect to earn between £24,066 - £36,718 FTE , subject to relevant experience and qualifications.

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Chemistry department 

The department teaches A level Chemistry to 430 students. They are a close-knit team made up of teachers with a variety of backgrounds including academia, accountancy, tech start-ups, pharmaceuticals, veterinary medicine and teaching.  Many students go on to study medicine or STEM subjects at competitive universities - we have had particular success with Oxbridge applications over the past few years. However, the department has a strong focus on ensuring that students pick the correct progression option for them - whether it is a traditional degree route, a degree apprenticeship or something else entirely. The department uses a central bank of resources but with flexibility in the delivery of course material. It is a highly supportive team who would equally welcome an experienced teacher, someone newly-qualified or a career-changer. Each member of the team takes responsibility for delivering some aspect of our supercurricular offering - from Olympiad preparation sessions to mock ‘multiple mini-interviews’ for our medicine candidates.

• “I really enjoy working in this supportive and collaborative department.”

• “I joined the Sixth Form as my first teaching job after a successful career elsewhere and I was given all the help, encouragement and guidance I needed to succeed.”

Student quotes:

• “My teachers have really supported me through my UCAS application and I have five offers from my university choices.”

• “I really like the atmosphere, it’s much calmer and easier to learn than at school and the teaching style makes me much more confident about chemistry.

• “I really enjoy the practical work, it’s nice to be able to do lots of experiments as well as just theory.”

Key department information: 

• Cohort Size: 430 students

• Number of Staff: 5 teaching staff, 3 technicians

• Management Structure: Senior Curriculum Manager and Lead Technician

• Exam board specification: Edexcel

• Department facilities: Staff office, 2 prep rooms, 4 classrooms equipped with Smart Boards and whiteboards.

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Day to Day Expectations of a Teacher 

A full time teacher will have 22.5 hours per week contact with students, split over 5 Teaching groups (15 periods ) with 5 additional periods for preparation & marking. 

On a Tuesday staff departmental meetings / all staff staff CPD takes place after college,  finishing at 5.20pm.

Throughout the year there are a number of whole college events (open evenings, parent evenings, enrollment) at which attendance is required. 

Common resources are shared within departments and there are regular opportunities for professional development, delivering extracurricular student clubs and wellbeing / social activities. 

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Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher  

• Develop skilled and effective teachers to  implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and outcomes  for all of our learners

• Improve progression opportunities  for all our learners, raising aspirations and smoothing transition cliff edges

• Embed a culture of collaborative working  and sharing good practice across all Trust academies

• Develop an innovative, inspirational workforce  with outstanding opportunities for career progression

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How do we support you:

As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community.  This will include:

• a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);

• support from your curriculum manager and director of faculty; and

• an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching

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How to Apply

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on View email address on tes.com

Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to View email address on tes.com by 9am, 14 October 2026 .

Application Deadline:

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

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Other Information 

Weydon Multi Academy Trust (WMAT) takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role.  Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview. 

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WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.