Science Trainee Teacher

ARK TEACHER TRAINING; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ARK Teacher Training is offering a Science Teacher Training role at Ark Charter Academy in Portsmouth, starting September 2025. This program aims to develop you into a skilled educator through a practical and supportive approach, awarding QTS and PGCE. Ideal candidates will have relevant academic qualifications and a passion for teaching, engaging in a diverse environment to help students excel academically.

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Grade C/4 in Maths and English GCSE.
• A degree in Science or related field is required.
• Commitment to professional conduct and development expected.

Responsibilities

• Engage in daily professional development activities.
• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Contribute to maintaining discipline across the school.

Skills

Commitment to working with young people

Aptitude for teaching

Ability to maintain discipline

Education

Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English GCSE

Undergraduate bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Degree or A level in Science or related subject

Job description

Science Teacher Training

Location: Ark Charter Academy, Portsmouth

Bursaries: £26,000 - £29,000

Closing date:Applications close 30 June 2025

Starting: September 2025.

About the role:

You will be training to be a Science teacher (Physics or Chemistry)- this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results in your subject.

In this role, you will engage in rigorous and continuous professional development to exceed the minimum level of practice expected of teachers as defined in theTeachers’ 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 Teacher Training:

Ark Teacher Training (ATT) is aschool-based programmeoffering the perfect mixture of theory and classroom practice to develop you into the best teacher you can be. Our training is comprehensive and practical;you will be able to achieve yourQTS(Qualified Teacher Status) and PGCE(Postgraduate Certificate in Education) all in one year.Our programme is rated as outstanding in all categories by Ofsted and is incredibly supportive and bespoke, meaning you can progress at your own pace.

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/ 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

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 school 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

How to Apply:

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We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We have therefore taken steps to address our own internal bias and consider how our recruitment practices are impacting diversity - you can find more informationhere.