chemistry teacher - enfield

Can you turn a standard chemistry practical into an exercise in genuine critical thinking?

Can you maintain high standards of lab safety without compromising on the excitement of a live experiment?

Are you skilled at turning standard exam questions into collaborative, logic-based puzzles for your classes?

If you have the passion to lead a modern chemistry lab and the skill to inspire genuine scientific curiosity, we invite you to apply.

Position: Chemistry Teacher

Location: Enfield

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent position

Start Date: September 2026

Qualification: QTS, SEN experience

Randstad Education is seeking dedicated Chemistry Teachers to join forward-thinking, supportive science departments. We are looking for STEM specialists who love hands-on inquiry, real-world problem-solving, and helping students think like scientists.

This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to View email address on randstad.co.uk and I will get back to you soon!

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Use formative assessment data, such as questioning and exit tickets, to raise student achievement.
• Scaffold complex scientific resources in real-time to support SEND and EAL learners.
• Maintain a safe and organised laboratory environment following strict safeguarding policies.
• Act as a force for social change by closing the educational gap through high-quality STEM instruction

Preferred skills:

• Strong knowledge of Chemistry with the ability to simplify complex theories.
• Proven ability to use positive, person-centered interventions to manage classroom dynamics.
• Skills to reinvent curriculum materials and adapt resources for diverse student needs.
• Ability to work effectively with Teaching Assistants and mentor upcoming teaching talent.
• Experience in self-evaluating teaching quality through peer observation and performance tracking.

Personal attributes:

• The grit required to navigate the challenges of a secondary school environment.
• The heart to celebrate every student milestone and champion their individual potential.
• A passion for creating an inclusive "laboratory of wonder" that inspires curiosity.
• Committed to long-term career stability and contributing positively to school life.
• Eager to engage in world-class training and elite mentorship programs.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to View email address on randstad.co.uk and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!