Graduate Teacher of Science

ETON COLLEGE; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious British institution is seeking a passionate Graduate Teacher of Science for a two-year fixed-term contract starting September 2026. The role includes developing as a classroom practitioner and contributing to the academic and co-curricular life of the College. Candidates should hold a strong degree in a relevant subject and have a commitment to student welfare. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £25,000 per annum

Accommodation provided

16% employer pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted access to sport and leisure facilities

Discounts at local retailers and businesses

Qualifications

• A good undergraduate degree in a curriculum subject or closely related field is required.
• GCSE English and Mathematics at least grade C/4 is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop as a classroom practitioner through a calibrated process.
• Complete QTS (Apprenticeship Route) with PGCE delivered online.
• Get involved deeply in the academic department's life.

Skills

Interest in a career in teaching

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to contribute to extra-curricular activities

Education

Good undergraduate degree (2:1 or above)

GCSE English and Mathematics grade C/4 or above

Job description

Eton College has an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Teacher to join the Science department on a two-year fixed term contract starting in September 2026. We are recruiting for Graduate Teachers for the following pool of departments – Design, Drama, Economics, History, Modern Languages & Cultures and Science.

We are seeking a passionate Graduate Teacher of Science to join our large and successful department. With 26 teaching laboratories, a lecture theatre, a Natural History Museum, and a sixth form STEM centre with roof garden, our purpose-built Science building offers outstanding facilities.

The department is home to around 40 teachers, technicians, and support staff working in a collaborative, open-door culture. All pupils study biology, chemistry, and physics in Year 9, before choosing at least two sciences for GCSE. Many take three, and around 200 pupils study science at A level, with 50 progressing annually to science-related degrees at leading universities.

Science thrives beyond the syllabus through active societies, Olympiad competitions, a pupil-led science publication, and popular STEM electives. With its scale, breadth, and commitment to innovation, the department is exceptionally well placed to support and develop graduate teachers at the start of their career.

Eton is committed to the development of excellent teachers. Our Graduate Teacher Programme provides the opportunity for six graduates each year to begin their professional journey in teaching by immersing themselves in a full-boarding environment for two years. The programme offers structured, wide-ranging and personalised training, development and mentorship.

Across the two years of the programme our Graduate Teachers will build the foundations for a successful and fulfilling career in teaching.

• Year 1 will follow an in-house Foundations programme, run by the Teaching and Learning team at our Centre for Innovation and Research in Learning (CIRL).
• Year 2 will provide graduate teachers with a PGCE and QTS, through our partnership with the National Institute for Teaching and Education (NITE) and the University of Coventry, enabling them to teach in both the state and private sectors.

In addition to the above, in order to enrol on the QTS Apprenticeship Route with PGCE, you will need to demonstrate that you hold the right to work and study in the UK and have been normally resident in the UK/EEA for the last three years.

Key Dates

First Stage Teams Interviews: Thursday 13th and Friday 14th November 2025.

Final Stage Assessment Days: Wednesday 26th, Thursday 27th and Friday 28th November 2025.

Shortlisted candidates must be available to attend the College in person for the Assessment Days.

Main Duties

ACADEMIC

• Develop as a classroom practitioner, through a calibrated process that allows for a gradual increase in responsibility: from observing and reflecting and acting as a teaching assistant, through team-teaching or co-teaching responsibilities to taking sole responsibility for your classes in the second year;
• In Year 1, work with the Teaching and Learning team at our Centre for Innovation and Research in Learning (CIRL) on our Foundations course, which focuses on teaching fundamentals and building confidence and competence in the classroom;
• In Year 2, complete QTS (Apprenticeship Route) with PGCE delivered online through the National Institute for Teaching and Education (NITE) and the University of Coventry;
• Get fully involved in the busy life of an academic department.

Co-Curricular Responsibilities

• Contribute to the sports programme.
• Contribute to other areas of the co-curriculum depending on your skills, experience and interest.
• Work with our Summer Schools team to help deliver our Into University and Eton Connect summer schools for three weeks each summer;
• Provide logistical support for major school events.

Pastoral Responsibilities

• Undertake all pastoral and safeguarding training provided as part of the programme;
• Develop an understanding of the nature of a boarding community and the role of boarding house teams in the lives of students.
• Further develop your pastoral experience in the second year as a Resident House Tutor.

The Ideal Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A good undergraduate degree (2:1 or above) in a curriculum subject (or a subject closely related to the school curriculum) and a clear passion for that subject;
• A standard equivalent to grade C/4, or above, in GCSE English and Mathematics.

Personal Qualities and Skills

• An interest in a career in teaching and an understanding of Eton’s holistic vision of education;
• A desire to contribute to the extra-curricular (co-curricular) activities offered by the College;
• A commitment to the pastoral well-being of young people and to uphold the highest standards of pupil welfare and safeguarding procedures;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Offering a competitive salary of £25,000 per annum and accommodation, this is a 2 year fixed-term contract, starting in September 2026.

Alongside this, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 16% employer contribution to your pension, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, free or heavily discounted access to the College’s sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us so we can make adjustments accordingly.

Disclosure Checks

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.