Trainee Engineering Teacher

Are you an engineering graduate or industry professional looking to inspire the next generation of innovators, designers and problem-solvers?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Graduate Trainee Teacher – Engineering opportunity at a forward-thinking secondary school in Luton, Bedfordshire. This salaried Phase One position provides an excellent opportunity to begin your teaching career while gaining hands-on classroom experience and studying towards your Level 4 qualification, with a clear progression route into Phase Two, PGCE and QTS.

The school is committed to providing students with engaging, real-world learning opportunities that develop practical skills, technical understanding and creativity. You will join a supportive department where students are encouraged to explore engineering principles, design processes and emerging technologies.

As a Grad2Teach trainee, you will:

• Support teaching and learning within Engineering, Design & Technology and related technical subjects
• Assist with practical workshops, projects and engineering-based learning activities
• Help students develop problem-solving, design and analytical skills
• Support the preparation and maintenance of specialist equipment and learning resources
• Work closely with experienced teachers and mentors to develop your classroom practice
• Contribute to STEM activities, enrichment programmes and employer engagement opportunities
• Gain increasing teaching responsibility as your confidence and experience develop

This role is ideal for someone who wants to earn while they train, share their passion for engineering and build a rewarding career in education.

About You – Candidate Profile

You may be a recent graduate, apprentice, technician or engineering professional looking to move into teaching. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a motivated aspiring Engineering teacher / graduate trainee
• Holds (or is working towards) a degree, HND, apprenticeship qualification or equivalent in Engineering or a related technical field
• Has a passion for engineering, innovation and STEM education
• Is enthusiastic, reflective and eager to develop into an outstanding teacher
• Can explain technical concepts clearly and engage young people in learning
• Demonstrates strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Is committed to high standards, professional development and student achievement

Applications are welcomed from candidates with backgrounds in mechanical, electrical, civil, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive or general engineering disciplines.

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model.

Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training

• Complete your Level 4 NCFE customised qualification while working in school
• Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
• Learn through guided practice, lesson observations, mentoring and professional learning sessions
• Develop classroom confidence through supported teaching opportunities

Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)

Subject to successful progression, Phase Two includes:

• Teaching responsibility of up to 18 hours per week
• Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
• Ongoing mentoring, assessment and instructional coaching
• Development towards meeting all Teachers’ Standards

This structured pathway ensures you gain the qualifications, skills and experience needed to become a fully qualified secondary Engineering teacher.

Location & Application

This salaried trainee role is based at a partner secondary school in:

Luton, Bedfordshire

The school is well connected by road and rail links and is easily accessible from Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes and North London.