Trainee Teacher of Sciences

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Northampton is seeking enthusiastic graduates to train as Trainee Science Teachers across secondary schools. This role offers hands-on classroom experience and close collaboration with experienced staff.

As a Trainee Science Teacher, you will deliver engaging lessons in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, assist with planning, and support pupils of varying abilities while developing your classroom management skills. This is an ideal pathway into teacher training.

Qualifications

• A degree in a science subject or relevant industry experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about education and inspiring young people.
• Willingness to develop classroom teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support engaging Science lessons
• Inspire students in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Assist with planning and classroom activities
• Support pupils of varying abilities to reach their potential
• Develop classroom management and teaching skills
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm for education

Education

Science degree or related industry experience

Job description

Northampton
Full-Time Position
Immediate & Future Starts Available

Are you passionate about Biology, Chemistry, or Physics and looking to take your first step into teaching?

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join secondary schools across Northampton as Trainee Science Teachers. This fantastic opportunity is ideal for science graduates, laboratory professionals, tutors, teaching assistants, or those looking to transition into a rewarding career in education.

If you're eager to inspire the next generation of scientists while gaining valuable classroom experience and support, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Trainee Science Teacher, you will work closely with experienced teaching staff, developing your classroom skills while supporting students across a range of science disciplines.

You will:

• Deliver and support engaging Science lessons
• Inspire students in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
• Assist with planning and classroom activities
• Support pupils of varying abilities to reach their potential
• Develop classroom management and teaching skills
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment

A degree in a Science-related subject or relevant industry experience

Passionate about education and inspiring young people

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Eager to develop a long-term career in teaching

Confident, adaptable, and enthusiastic

Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential

Competitive rates of pay

Support and guidance from experienced education professionals

Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience

Access to schools across Northampton

A potential pathway into teacher training and qualified teacher status

The chance to make a real difference to students' futures

This role is perfect for recent graduates, industry professionals, or aspiring teachers looking to gain practical experience before embarking on formal teacher training.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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