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Our work
As a not-for-profit organisation and the largest non-governmental funder of chemistry education in the UK, we exist to support you – for the benefit of science and the scientific community.
We believe everyone should have access to a high-quality chemistry education that’s engaging, stimulating and relevant. That’s why we’re committed to:
- supporting the teachers inspiring future generations of scientists
- speaking up to influence the people making the decisions that affect us all.
Policy
Our education policy team has two main aims: first, to ensure a consistent supply of chemistry educators in the future, through policy work relating to the recruitment, retention and development of specialist chemistry teachers. And second, to influence the advancement of the chemistry curriculum, along with related assessment and qualifications.
Support
Our regional teams of Education Coordinators and Programme Managers work to support all chemistry teachers in all settings. Based throughout the UK and Ireland, they are dedicated to helping you provide engaging and inspiring chemistry lessons for all your students. They also enlist and enable our members to share their expertise with students at various events.
Resources and services
Our education publishing team supports teaching and learning with services and resources including Teach Chemistry, Education in Chemistry, CPD resources and schools engagement programmes.
What we offer
Resources
Browse our resources designed to support your teaching of chemistry to primary, secondary and higher education students. Including our collections on analytical and practical chemistry
Education in Chemistry
Our magazine created for chemistry teachers is full of material to support and inspire you. Published online and in print by the Royal Society of Chemistry, we deliver a teacher-tailored experience, including science articles, teaching ideas, and downloadable resources
Teach Chemistry
Discover support designed to help you and your colleagues deliver high-quality, engaging chemistry lessons within a supportive science department. Get access to exclusive benefits for your school or institution, including activities and ideas linked to eight themes of effective practice. All devised to build confidence in your classroom and department
Events
Our events for teachers range from small, informal resources sessions, careers sessions and curriculum contextualisation workshops to larger events such as teacher conferences. We also run competitions for students to put their chemistry skills into action
Teacher PD
Expand your skills, knowledge, expertise and confidence. Take a comprehensive approach to professional development with our well-rounded programme of training and learning that aims to support every aspect of your chemistry teaching
Enrichment
Enrichment opportunities provided by the RSC, including experimental and theory-based chemistry competitions like the UK Chemistry Olympiad.