Teach-Ready Trainee Science Teacher

A supportive and ambitious secondary school in Romford, Essex is seeking a Teach-Ready Trainee Science Teacher to join its thriving Science department through the Grad2Teach salaried teacher training programme.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is already confident working with young people and is ready to progress towards independent classroom teaching. Whether you are an experienced Cover Supervisor, HLTA, Teaching Assistant, unqualified teacher, graduate, or career changer, this role offers a structured and salaried pathway into the teaching profession.

You will support the delivery of engaging Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, working alongside experienced teachers in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. As your confidence develops, you will gradually take responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing learning while building the skills required to become an outstanding Science teacher.

Through Grad2Teach's two-phase programme, you will gain practical classroom experience while completing structured training aligned to the Teachers' Standards and the Core Content Framework (CCF).

About You

We are looking for a future Science teacher who is:

• A graduate with a degree in Science or a related subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, or Engineering
• Already teach-ready or close to independent teaching
• Experienced working with young people in a school, tutoring, coaching, youth work, or educational setting
• Passionate about Science and inspiring curiosity in young learners
• Confident managing behaviour and leading learning activities
• Organised, resilient, and eager to develop professionally
• Committed to pursuing a long-term career in teaching

This opportunity would particularly suit:

• Cover Supervisors
• HLTAs
• Unqualified Teachers
• Science Technicians looking to move into teaching
• Teaching Assistants seeking progression
• Graduates considering a teaching career
• Career changers with a Science background

Training & Progression

Phase One – Level 4 Teacher Training

As a Phase One Trainee Teacher, you will:

• Earn a salary while training
• Complete an NCFE Level 4 qualification
• Develop practical classroom teaching skills
• Receive support from experienced mentors
• Build evidence against the Teachers' Standards
• Participate in professional development linked to the Core Content Framework
• Gain extensive experience supporting and delivering Science lessons

Phase One allows trainees to develop their confidence and expertise while remaining fully embedded within the school environment.

Phase Two – PGCE with QTS

Following successful completion of Phase One, you will progress to Phase Two where you will:

• Take responsibility for your own Science classes
• Complete a PGCE with Coventry University
• Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Gain 60 Master's level credits
• Continue receiving mentoring and professional support

This structured pathway provides a clear route from aspiring teacher to fully qualified Science teacher.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Salaried teacher training from day one
• Science teacher shortage subject with excellent career prospects
• Level 4 qualification during Phase One
• Structured route to PGCE and QTS
• Dedicated mentoring and coaching
• Real classroom experience from the start
• Opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists
• Excellent progression opportunities within education
• Supportive secondary school environment in Romford

Grad2Teach specialises in helping graduates, career changers, and talented support staff become confident, qualified teachers through flexible, school-based training.

Why Train to Teach Science?

Science teachers play a vital role in helping young people understand the world around them. From discovering how living organisms function to exploring chemical reactions and the laws of physics, you will help students develop analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong curiosity about the world.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about STEM education and eager to make a lasting impact on young people's futures.