Ark Trainee Science Teacher/ School Direct Trainee Teacher

ARK TEACHER TRAINING; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A teacher training organization is looking for Trainee Science Teachers starting in September 2026. This role offers an opportunity to engage in rigorous professional development while creating outstanding lessons in Science. Candidates will work to help pupils achieve excellent results and need to demonstrate high standards of conduct. Locations include London, Birmingham, Hastings, Portsmouth, and Southampton, with bursaries and scholarships available up to £31,000.

Benefits

Bursaries and scholarships up to £31,000

Qualifications

• Commitment to engage in rigorous and continuous professional development.
• Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Train to teach outstanding lessons in Science.
• Engage pupils to achieve excellent academic results in Science.

Job description

Ark Trainee Science Teacher / School Direct Trainee Teacher

Locations: London, Birmingham, Hastings, Portsmouth, Southampton

Bursaries and scholarships: Up to £31,000. Find further info here

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

Starting: September 2026

“My favourite thing about teaching physics is helping pupils towards that ‘eureka’ moment and seeing them understand a concept or method. It is so rewarding when their hard work has paid off, knowing that you have been a part of that journey.” Ellyn, Ark Physics trainee

About the role

You will be training to be a Science Teacher - this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results in Science.

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, positi...