Vacancies

Plymouth College is a leading co-educational school, which has operated at the forefront of independent education since its inception in 1877.  With its excellent programmes for the academic and personal development of pupils, fantastic wellbeing and pastoral care and world- leading performance sports and co-curricular activities, the College produces well-rounded, confident and resilient young people who stand out from the crowd.

Applications are warmly invited for the part-time, permanent post of Teacher of Chemistry, commencing in September 2026. The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for the sciences and will enjoy engaging young people in their specialism.

The post comprises 0.4 FTE of Chemistry teaching. The ability to teach Chemistry to at least GCSE is essential, with the ability to teach other Sciences to GCSE desirable. The ability to teach GCSE Mathematics (up to 0.3 FTE) would also be an advantage.

The Sciences are incredibly popular subjects at Plymouth College, dedicated to more than just outstanding academic results; our goal is to ignite a passion for lifelong learning and cultivate an speculative mindset and an analytical skill that extends beyond the boundaries of the curriculum.  We are committed to nurturing our students, whether they begin their journey with us at GCSE or A Level, preparing them for success in the ever-evolving world of STEAM.

Plymouth College offers a wide range of extra curricular activities, and all staff are expected to contribute fully to this vibrant programme through games, clubs and societies.  Prospective candidates should be willing to play an active role in the wider life of a busy boarding and day school.

The closing date for applications is 17.00hrs BST on Monday 4th May 2026

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 11th May 2026

To apply, please fill in the Plymouth College Application Form and send to hr@plymouthcollege.com

Plymouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.