Chemistry Teacher (Long-Term) — Engaging KS3-4 Labs

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We’re working with a welcoming, mainstream secondary school in Birmingham that’s looking for a Chemistry Teacher to join them ASAP. This is a full-time, long-term role with the chance to really settle in, build relationships, and make your mark. If you’re after a school where you can focus on sparking curiosity, not just managing behaviour, this could be just the one.

What’s the school like?

• No chaos, no guesswork, just a well-run environment where teachers are supported to do what they do best.
• Supportive SLT who value their staff (and show it).
• A collaborative Science department with shared resources.
• Clear behaviour systems that are actually followed.
• Students who respond well to structure and engaging teaching.

What you’ll be doing:

• Teaching Chemistry across KS3 and KS4 (KS5 if you fancy it).
• Delivering lessons that bring science to life, practicals included.
• Supporting students of all abilities to build confidence and understanding.
• Creating a positive, focused learning environment.
• Marking and assessment in line with school expectations.

What we’re looking for:

• UK QTS or equivalent.
• Experience teaching Chemistry in a secondary setting.
• Strong classroom presence and behaviour management.
• Someone who can hit the ground running and build rapport quickly.
• A teacher who can make the periodic table feel a bit less… intimidating.

Why this role stands out:

This isn’t a quick fill or a “see how it goes” placement. It’s a proper long-term opportunity in a school that’s organised, supportive, and genuinely pleased to have you on board. Great for experienced teachers wanting consistency, or ECTs who want guidance and a solid start.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff.
• FREE access to our CPD Academy.
• Ongoing support from a friendly, dedicated consultant.
• Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings.
• Simple, stress-free registration.

If this sounds like your kind of school, let’s get things moving. Roles like this don’t hang about, especially with an ASAP start. Drop us a message or apply today, we’ll take it from there.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided.