Trainee Science Teacher

Town/City:Cambridge

Salary/Rate:£30,000 - £36,000

County:Cambridgeshire

Course:Phase 1

School Type:Secondary

Subject:Science

Job ref:SM-SWC-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 High-Achieving and Inclusive Secondary School

This opportunity is based at a thriving and ambitious secondary school, celebrated for its academic excellence, strong pastoral support, and inclusive ethos. Serving a diverse and vibrant student body, the school fosters a culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and individual achievement.

The Science department is dynamic and innovative, delivering a broad curriculum that promotes critical thinking, practical skills, and scientific curiosity across all disciplines—Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. A strong commitment to staff development, collaborative teaching, and community engagement makes this an ideal environment for aspiring teachers to grow and succeed.

About the Role & Grad2Teach Programme

This Graduate Trainee Science Teacher role is part of the Grad2Teach salaried initial teacher training programme, offering a practical and financially supported route into teaching while working towards a PGCE with QTS.

You will:

Start as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4 in Science lessons
Progress through our two-phase training model, gradually taking on more classroom responsibility
Complete a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University
Earn a salary while training, avoiding student tuition fees
Receive continuous mentoring, coaching, and access to a blended training curriculum aligned to the Teaching Standards and Core Content Framework

Phase 1: Focus on classroom support, student engagement, and assisting with lesson planning
Phase 2: Teach independently up to 18 hours per week while completing PGCE assignments and reflections

This experience-led route ensures you gain the real-world teaching skills, knowledge, and confidence needed for a successful career.

Candidate Requirements

We welcome applications from individuals who:

Hold a UK bachelor’s degree, ideally in a Science-related subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or similar)
Are committed to inspiring and engaging young people in secondary education
Show resilience, adaptability, and a growth mindset
Hold (or are working towards) GCSEs in English and Maths (some flexibility may be available in Phase 1)

Whether you are a recent graduate or a career changer, this salaried route offers the ideal balance of training, experience, and professional development.

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