Trainee Teacher of Chemistry

Royal Grammar School Guildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Guildford is seeking a Trainee Teacher of Chemistry for the academic year 2026/27. You will learn alongside experienced colleagues in the Chemistry department while achieving Qualified Teacher Status. Passion for Chemistry and a Bachelor's Degree (2:2 or above) are required. This role offers the opportunity for student loans and a tax-free government bursary of £29,000.

Benefits

Tax-free government bursary of £29,000

Qualifications

• Have a passion for Chemistry.
• Eligible to apply for student loans and a tax-free government bursary of £29,000.

Responsibilities

• Become a student with Ofsted Outstanding training provider South Farnham SCITT.
• Attend weekly professional study sessions.
• Achieve Qualified Teacher Status in one academic year.

Education

Bachelor's Degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

Curious about teaching?
Have a passion for Chemistry?
Want to make a difference to young people's lives?

We are inviting applications for a Trainee Teacher of Chemistry. You will have, or be working towards, a Bachelor's Degree (2:2 or above).

The successful candidate will become a student with Ofsted Outstanding training provider South Farnham SCITT and spend the majority of the 2026/27 academic year learning andworking alongside colleagues in the RGS Chemistry department.

As a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) student, you will:

• Enjoy student status as a Trainee Teacher
• Achieve Qualified Teacher Status in one academic year
• Attend weekly professional study sessions with South Farnham SCITT
• Have the option to achieve PGCE alongside QTS
• Be eligible to apply for student loans and a tax-free government bursary of £29,000

RGS Guildford is a thriving, academically selective school.The latest ISI inspection report acknowledged the calibre of our teaching and inclusivity,identifying two "significant strengths" within the school; mutual respectand scholarship.

The Chemistry department itself consistsof seven chemists and two technicians with excellent resources including five laboratories, three preparation rooms, multiple class sets of data loggers and an IR spectrometer.

There is just one placement available at the RGS for the academic year 2026/27 and applications will be considered on receipt. Please register your interest now to find out about next steps.