Teacher of Chemistry
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Strong compensation and professional development, but location and international aspect may deter some candidates.
- Competitive salary with generous remuneration package
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- Lively, scenic environment with good transport links
Pros
- Generous remuneration and professional development opportunities
- Access to scenic location with excellent commuting options
- Well-established reputation and academic success
Cons
- Expectations may be high for aspiring teachers
- Adjustment period for new international educators
- Potential personal considerations related to relocating
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • On-site
Good fit
- Enthusiastic teachers ready to inspire students
- Educators looking for solid career development opportunities
- Individuals with experience in independent educational settings
Not recommended for
- Teachers uncomfortable with international relocations
- Candidates seeking minimal extracurricular involvement
- Individuals unwilling to adapt to new systems and curricula
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Caterham is one of the UK’s leading co-educational schools. It is well placed for access to town and country: the beautiful two hundred acre site is five minutes’ drive from Junction 6 of the M25, twenty minutes’ drive from Gatwick and a short walk from the local station, with several trains an hour into London.
The School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, well-qualified graduate to join our Chemistry Department from January 2018 - however an earlier start may be arranged by mutual agreement. The successful applicant will be an excellent communicator and an inspiring teacher, will hold a good first degree and have the expertise to prepare pupils for Oxbridge and other leading university applications.
Caterham offers a generous remuneration package alongside a range of professional development opportunities. The post would suit someone new to the profession or an experienced teacher.
Please visit the vacancies page of our website www.caterhamschool.co.uk for further information and an application form. The closing date for applications is 9am; Friday 17 November 2017 although early applications are encouraged.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
