Trainee Science Teacher

Town/City:Huntingdon

Salary/Rate:£30,000 - £36,000

County:Cambridgeshire

Course:Phase 1

School Type:Secondary

Subject:Science

Job ref:SM-SVA-SCI

Post Date:28. 04. 2025

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Partnerships Co-ordinator

Chris Kinread

Director

+44 (0) 208 148 6733

chrisk@grad2teach.ac.uk

About the Role

A Supportive and Aspirational Secondary School in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

This opportunity is based at a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Cambridgeshire, recognised for its commitment to academic success, inclusive education, and the personal growth of every pupil. The school nurtures a strong sense of community, encouraging students to be resilient, respectful, and aspirational.

The Science department offers a dynamic curriculum across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, aiming to develop scientific enquiry and critical thinking from Key Stage 3 through to Key Stage 5. With a strong focus on both academic achievement and holistic development, the school provides an excellent environment for trainee teachers to learn, grow, and make a real impact.

About the Role & Grad2Teach Programme

This Graduate Trainee Science Teacher role is delivered through the Grad2Teach salaried initial teacher training programme, offering a practical, financially supported pathway to gain your PGCE and QTS.

You will:

Start as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, supporting Science lessons and pupil progress across Key Stages 3 and 4
Progress through a two-phase training model, with increasing teaching responsibilities
Complete a PGCE with QTS awarded by Coventry University
Earn a salary while training, with no tuition fees
Receive personalised mentorship, coaching, and access to a blended training curriculum based on the Teaching Standards and Core Content Framework

Phase 1: Focus on developing classroom management skills, supporting targeted interventions, and assisting with lesson planning
Phase 2: Deliver up to 18 hours of independent Science teaching per week while completing PGCE assignments

This route is ideal for graduates ready to embark on a practical and rewarding journey into the teaching profession.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for candidates who:

Hold a UK bachelor’s degree, ideally in a Science-related field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related subject)
Are enthusiastic about education and committed to inspiring young people
Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to develop professionally
Have (or are working towards) GCSEs in English and Maths (some flexibility available in Phase 1)

Whether you are a recent graduate or changing careers, this is a supported, salaried route into teaching that prepares you for lasting success.

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