Trainee Science Teacher
Partnerships Co-ordinator
About the Role
Are you passionate about Science and ready to inspire young people while training to become a teacher?
Grad2Teach is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Teacher – Science based in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. This is a Phase One salaried training position, where you will gain hands-on classroom experience while working towards your Level 4 qualification, with a clear pathway to PGCE and QTS.
In this role, you will support teaching and learning across the Science department, delivering engaging and practical lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to develop towards Key Stage 5 depending on your specialism (Biology, Chemistry or Physics).
Working alongside experienced teachers, you will help students develop scientific knowledge, curiosity and investigative skills, encouraging them to think critically and engage with the world around them.
The school environment is supportive and focused on developing future teachers, offering:
- A collaborative and well-equipped Science department
- Access to laboratory facilities and practical resources
- Strong behaviour systems and structured routines
- A focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
- Opportunities to gradually take on teaching responsibilities
This role is ideal for someone who wants to earn while they train, gain practical classroom experience, and develop into a confident and effective Science teacher.
About You – Candidate Profile
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for Science and education.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an aspiring Science teacher / graduate trainee
- Have a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a related scientific field
- Have strong subject knowledge and a passion for scientific enquiry
- Be able to explain concepts clearly and engage students of all abilities
- Be confident supporting practical lessons and demonstrations
- Have strong communication and organisational skills
- Be reflective, resilient and eager to develop
Training & Progression with Grad2Teach
This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model:
Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training
- Work in school supporting Science teaching and learning
- Complete a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification
- Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
- Develop through observations, mentoring, practical experience and professional study
Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)
Subject to successful progression, you will move on to:
- Increased teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)
- Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
- Ongoing mentoring and assessment to meet all Teachers’ Standards
This structured pathway provides a clear route into teaching, equipping you with the skills, confidence and qualifications to become a fully qualified Science Teacher.
Location & Application
This salaried trainee role is based in:
Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
The area benefits from excellent transport links, including easy access to London and surrounding regions.
If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career in teaching — while earning and training — we would love to hear from you.