Teacher of Chemistry

Job Description

Overview

TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY – ST ALOYSIUS’ COLLEGE: THE SCHOOL

St Aloysius’ College is unique. As Scotland’s only Jesuit school, we occupy a unique position at the heart of Glasgow. The College is Jesuit and Catholic and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds who share our commitment to educational excellence and the formation of young people in service of others.

We are a highly diverse independent school educating pupils from ages 3 to 18 across Junior and Senior Schools. The College has a tradition of academic excellence with results among the highest in Scotland. The campus includes the Hanson Building (1859), the Clavius Science Centre, and an £8 million sports complex.

As a member of HMC and part of a global Jesuit network educating over 2.5 million students, the College offers opportunities for professional collaboration, development and international engagement.

The College seeks to form happy, kind, and generous young people ready to serve others, following the example of Jesus.

Chemistry

Chemistry is an exceptional department within the College, consistently achieving outstanding results and popular with students and parents. Uptake is strong at all levels through to Advanced Higher. There are currently eight teachers and two technicians housed in nine modern labs within our Clavius building.

Role: Teacher of Chemistry

Fixed term, part time post from August 2026 (0.5 FTE until June 2027).

The successful candidate will be confident teaching Chemistry at all levels up to and including Higher. The three sciences are taught discretely in S1 and S2, so experience teaching the other sciences at this level is highly desired. Being able to teach Biology at certificate level would help with flexibility.

The department is dynamic, innovative and progressive, fostering an atmosphere of achievement, enjoyment and success. The department prides itself on outstanding SQA results while fostering an enthusiasm for science among younger students.

Staff are encouraged to develop lessons that inspire and motivate pupils to reach their full potential. The successful candidate should pursue a variety of pedagogical approaches and develop resources to support lessons and courses. The College also encourages continuous lifelong professional learning opportunities to update skills and knowledge.

Application & Selection Process

Applications should be received not later than 9am on Tuesday 5 May 2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered. CVs are not accepted.

Interviews will take place during the week of Monday 18 May 2026. You should nominate two referees to support your application (referees will be asked to assess you against the person specification attached).

St Aloysius’ College places safeguarding of pupils as its highest priority. References will be taken up before interviews and the successful applicant will be subject to appropriate qualification checks and PVG clearance. Safeguarding and safer recruitment questions will form part of the selection process.

If you would like to discuss the post or any other aspect of the College, please contact the Human Resources Department at .

About St Aloysius’ College

We are a welcoming Catholic community in Glasgow serving young people from ages 3 to 18. As a Jesuit school, we are part of a worldwide organisation with a tradition over 450 years old. Jesuit education focuses on nurturing a secure sense of the love of God in all things. We aim to form happy, kind, and generous young people who have developed excellence in their abilities and character and are ready to serve others and the world.