Ark Kings Academy, Science Trainee Teacher

ARK TEACHER TRAINING; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educator program in Birmingham is seeking trainees for Science Teacher Training in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. The role involves rigorous professional development, a commitment to high standards, and a focus on making educational equity a reality through exceptional teaching. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background and a passion for engaging with young people. This program offers extensive support and a pathway to becoming a qualified teacher.

Benefits

Bursaries up to £31,000

Supportive training environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent).
• Experience of overcoming challenges successfully.
• An understanding of academic inequity and commitment to educational equity.

Responsibilities

• Engage in daily professional development activities.
• Plan, resource, and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Provide a nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Commitment to working with young people

Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of conduct

Aptitude for teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Degree or A level in Science or related subject

Job description

Science Teacher Training (Biology, Physics or Chemistry)

Locations: Ark Schools across Birmingham - Ark Kings, Ark Boulton, Ark St Alban's, Ark Victoria.

Bursaries and scholarships from: £26,000 - £31,000

Closing date: Recruitment is running on a rolling basis until places are full - early applications are advised.

Starting: September 2026.

“Every child deserves a great education and excellent teaching can make that happen. I decided I wanted to be a part of that” Amin, Ark Teacher Training Graduate

About the role:

You will be training to be a ScienceTeacher (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) - this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results in Maths.

In this role, you will engage in rigorous and continuous professional development in order to exceed the minimum level of practice expected of teachers as defined in the Teachers’ Standards. You will be able to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct, and be a role-model, positively impacting the academy more widely.

About Ark:

Ark is a charity that aims to transform children’s lives through education. In the UK, the strongest predictor of how a child will do at school continues to be what their parents do for a living – but why should this be the accepted status quo? By working in our network at one of our 39 schools, you will be directly making a positive impact on young people’s lives through high-quality teaching that sensitively considers all children’s backgrounds and needs; making educational equity a reality.

About Ark Teacher Training:

Ark Teacher Training (ATT) is a school-based programme offering the perfect mixture of theory and classroom practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be. Because we believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves to have access to a great education, we work mainly in communities of lower income with a history of academic underachievement. We are very proud to have received our second ‘outstanding’ rating from Ofsted in all categories! There are only a few ITTs in the UK that can say the same.

Special features of our programme include:

• Wellbeing is our top priority; we provide dedicated support and prioritise you personally so that you can enjoy a sustainable career in education.
• One of the highest investors in professional development of any schools group; we equip you with the tools you need to be the best you can be, at every stage of your career.
• We believe in the power of our people and the beauty of diversity; we value individuals’ unique qualities and expertise, which cultivates the growth of special talents to enrich our vibrant community.
• Our credibility comes from our connections with acclaimed, national and international educational research; we set goals to enhance our professional practice that are person-centred and evidence-based.

Key responsibilities:

• To engage in daily professional development activities
• To plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest possible standard that ensure learning and progress of all pupils
• To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps pupils to develop as learners
• To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole school
• To contribute to the effective working of the school

Key requirements:

• Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)
• An undergraduate bachelor’s degree or will hold (or equivalent) prior to beginning your Initial Teacher Training
• A degree or A level in Science/ a related subject
• Evidence of a commitment to working with young people
• Experience of overcoming challenges successfully
• Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
• An aptitude for teaching

Diversity and Inclusion:

Our programme places heavy emphasis on diversity both within recruitment of our trainees and within the training. It’s incredibly important that pupils have a rich and diverse teaching body to learn from; they’re able to see themselves in positions of leadership and authority, while their perceptions and world-views are broadened. Read more here.

How to Apply:

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Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.