Trainee Science Teacher (Chemistry)
Partnerships Co-ordinator
About the Role
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.