High Level Teaching Assistant

Chemistry TeacherFull-Time  Temp to perm Opportunity Immediate Start Available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an exceptional 11–18 secondary school in Oxfordshire for an enthusiastic and dedicated Chemistry Teacher.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Science specialist to join a high-achieving department and inspire students through engaging Chemistry lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to teach at Key Stage 5 for suitably experienced candidates.

Here is a large and highly successful secondary school with sixth form, educating more than 1,600 students. The school is part of the Ridgeway Education Trust and has a reputation for academic excellence, outstanding student outcomes, and a supportive learning environment.

In its most recent Ofsted monitoring visit, the school continued to demonstrate exceptionally high standards. Previous inspections judged the school Outstanding, and current inspection findings highlight strengths in:

Quality of Education

Behaviour and Attitudes

Personal Development

Leadership and Management

Sixth Form ProvisionDuties as a High Level Teaching Assistant:

Teach Chemistry across Key Stages 3 and 4

Deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons

Support students in developing scientific knowledge and investigative skills

Assess, monitor, and track student progress

Prepare students for GCSE examinations

Contribute to curriculum development and departmental initiatives

Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievementIdeal High Level Teaching Assistant:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Experience teaching Chemistry within a secondary school setting

Strong subject knowledge across the Chemistry curriculum

Ability to teach Science at Key Stage 3

Excellent classroom management skills

Ability to engage and motivate learners of all abilities

Strong communication and organisational skills

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 

Why Class Act?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £50 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – if you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today