0.6 Chemistry Teacher - Kensington

Chemistry Specialist (A-Level) | Elite Independent School | Central London

Role:Teacher of Chemistry (KS4–KS5)

Location:Central London (Zone 1)

Contract:Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date:September 2026

Salary:Highly Competitive (Significant London Premium + Benefits)

Are you an exceptional chemist with the academic depth to inspire students aiming for the frontiers of Medicine, Engineering, and Natural Sciences?

Wayman Education is seeking ahigh-achieving academicto join the Chemistry faculty of one of London’s most prestigious independent schools. This institution is a beacon of scientific excellence and is looking for a specialist who can deliver a curriculum that is technically demanding, intellectually stimulating, and practically rigorous.

The Role

This is a position for a subject authority who thrives on advanced chemical theory and sophisticated laboratory work.

• Advanced Instruction:Deliver a rigorous A-Level (AQA/OCR A) or IB Higher Level curriculum, with a focus on organic mechanisms, transition metal chemistry, and thermodynamics.

• Oxbridge & Medical Mentorship:Provide specialist coaching for students sitting theNSAAS (Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment)andBMAT/UCAT, as well as mock academic interviews for Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College London.

• Olympiad Leadership:Oversee the school’s participation in theRoyal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Chemistry Olympiadand theCambridge Chemistry Challenge (C3L6).

• Research-Grade Practical’s:Lead high-level laboratory sessions, utilizing advanced apparatus to teach analytical techniques such as titration, distillation, and qualitative analysis.

The Candidate

• Academic Pedigree:A First-Class or Upper Second-Class degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering) from aRussell Group University. A Master’s or PhD is highly advantageous.

• Subject Authority:A profound understanding of chemical principles, with the ability to discuss contemporary research—from nanotechnology to green chemistry—with scholarly precision.

• Quantitative Excellence:Strong mathematical fluency to support students through the increasingly complex physical chemistry components of the senior curriculum.

• Scholarly Presence:An articulate and engaging educator who can translate abstract molecular concepts into tangible learning experiences.

The Environment

• World-Class Facilities:Work in state-of-the-art laboratories equipped for high-level undergraduate-style research and experimentation.

• Exceptional Cohort:Teach exceptionally gifted students who are consistently ranked among the top in the country for STEM attainment.

• Professional Autonomy:Join a department that values scientific inquiry and encourages the exploration of concepts beyond the standard exam specification.

• Unrivalled Benefits:A package that reflects the elite status of the school, including a generous salary, private healthcare, and significant professional development grants.

Apply Now

This is a rare opportunity for a high-level academic to secure a career-defining role within the London independent sector.