Teacher of Chemistry

Tes is supporting the appointment of a Teacher of Chemistry to join a High School based in Warsaw, Poland.

The High School are looking for a dynamic, academically-driven teacher to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the High School, which is already a well-established international school in its nineth year of operation. You would be a part of a caring and inclusive community where both their students and staff have agency and thrive while sharing a passion for learning.

About the High School:

The High School is an academically-selective school in Warsaw, offering IGCSEs and A Levels alongside Assessed Courses. With a rigorous admissions process and A Level classes taught in the form of undergraduate seminars, the school pursues a pre-university university model. The school offers a robust scholarship programme, with 10% of places allocated to merit-based, partial and full scholarships.

About the job

You will have a chance to work with some of the most intellectually curious young minds and have the chance to inspire them through stimulating and creative lessons in small classes of up to 12 students.

You will collaborate closely at both the subject and departmental levels, working on curriculum planning, specification delivery, and broader initiatives. Your role will involve teaching Chemistry to students aged 14-18, across IGCSE and A Level courses.

As a member of their Natural Sciences Department, you will collaborate with experienced professionals who value teamwork and the interdisciplinary nature of science. Their commitment to student-cantered approach fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, which prepares students for academic success and lifelong learning. They offer fully equipped laboratories supported by two dedicated lab managers who assist teachers in delivering practical lessons. The department consistently achieves outstanding results in external exams at both IGCSE and A Level. In recent years, their students have been awarded Pearson Learner Awards in categories such as the Highest Mark in the world in the International A Level in Chemistry and the highest mark in Poland in the international GCSE in Chemistry.

Their students also participate in prestigious competitions like the British Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Olympiads, frequently earning gold medals and merit awards. Most of their STEM students go on to pursue courses in fields such as Medicine, Medical Sciences, Neurobiology, Psychology, Biochemistry, Natural Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering. Many receive scholarships to continue their studies at top universities worldwide. Beyond academic successes, and professional collaboration, their department nurtures a strong sense of community, and they occasionally spend time together outside of school to strengthen team spirit.

The full-time teaching commitment is 20 hours of instruction per week with generous time allowances built into the timetable to facilitate effective preparation, marking, and report writing. Teachers are expected to either be involved in pastoral care (tutoring of a small group) or supporting student clubs and co-curricular activities. The regular school week is from Monday to Friday, with occasional school events happening on weekends (e.g. open days, school trips) that teachers may be required to attend.

Staff benefits include 12 weeks paid holiday, access to private health insurance and mental health package, subsidised lunches, professional development scheme and further qualification support. Extracurricular activities, such as afternoon clubs, supervision of Personal Development Projects and trips are paid additionally in line with the school’s extracurricular points system. 

About you:

The High School is looking for professionals demonstrably committed to pursuing a career in education. The successful candidate will be able to both inspire and widen students’ interests in their subject as well as effectively guide them in exam preparation.

Educational Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry

Experience

• Teaching experience specifically in A Levels or International Baccalaureate
• Thorough knowledge of the subject curricula– iGCSE and A Level
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities: professional, amateur, or voluntary
• Experience managing and leading groups of students/young people
• High level of IT literacy

Newly qualified teachers and recent graduates are welcome to apply. The school’s professional development scheme includes funding for PGCE qualification.

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