Trainee Science Teacher (Chemistry)

Are you a science graduate ready to inspire the next generation while training to teach?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Graduate Trainee Teacher – Science opportunity at a secondary school in Enfield.

This salaried role allows you to begin your journey as a Phase One trainee, gaining hands-on classroom experience while working towards your Level 4 qualification, with a clear pathway to Phase Two, PGCE and QTS.

You will join a supportive and forward-thinking school environment where curiosity, experimentation and academic achievement are highly valued. The science department is well-resourced and committed to delivering engaging lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

As a Grad2Teach trainee, you will:

• Support teaching and learning across KS3 and KS4 Science
• Assist in delivering engaging lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics
• Help prepare and manage practical experiments safely and effectively
• Support students in developing scientific knowledge and enquiry skills
• Contribute to lesson planning, preparation and assessment
• Gradually take on teaching responsibilities as your confidence grows

This role is ideal for a graduate who wants to earn while they train, gain real classroom experience from day one, and develop into a confident and knowledgeable Science teacher.

About You – Candidate Profile

You may be a recent graduate or aspiring educator with a passion for science and education.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a motivated aspiring Science teacher / graduate trainee
• Holds a degree in Science or a related field (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or similar)
• Has a strong interest in inspiring young people through science
• Is enthusiastic, reflective and eager to grow into an excellent teacher
• Demonstrates commitment to high standards, teamwork and whole-school values
• Can build positive relationships with students and engage them in learning
• Wants to develop their teaching practice through high-quality mentoring and training

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, observations, professional learning sessions and in-school experience

Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)

Subject to successful progression, Phase Two includes:

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

This structured pathway ensures you gain the skills, confidence and qualifications needed to begin your career as a fully qualified Science teacher.

Location & Application

This salaried trainee role is based in:

Enfield

The school benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to central London and surrounding areas via road and rail.

If you're ready to begin a rewarding journey into teaching — while earning a salary and receiving outstanding training — we would love to hear from you.