New Job: Trainee Science Teacher in Barking & Dagenham, East London

Job Description

Trainee Science Teacher | Barking and Dagenham

Are you a Science graduate ready to begin your journey into teaching? A high-achieving secondary school with a thriving Sixth Form in Barking & Dagenham is seeking an ambitious Trainee Science Teacher to join their permanent team from September 2026.

This Trainee Science Teacher opportunity is ideal for a graduate with a strong academic background who is passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists. The school can offer either a salaried or unsalaried teacher training route, depending on your previous experience, making this an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers at different stages of their career.

What the school can offer:

• Permanent Trainee Science Teacher position starting September 2026


• Salaried or unsalaried teacher training route, dependent on previous experience


• Structured programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)


• Dedicated mentoring from experienced Science practitioners


• Opportunity to teach across KS3, KS4 and A-Level within the school's successful Sixth Form


• Excellent CPD and clear progression into a qualified teaching position


• Modern Science laboratories and outstanding teaching resources

Trainee Science Teacher – Person Specification:

• Minimum 2:1 degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a related Science subject from a UK university


• Strong GCSE and A-Level academic profile


• Passion for Science education and a desire to become an outstanding teacher


• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills


• Ability and ambition to teach Science through to A-Level


• Previous experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential

This Trainee Science Teacher role is a permanent opportunity within a supportive and ambitious school that invests heavily in the development of future teachers. If you are an aspiring Trainee Science Teacher looking to begin a rewarding career in education, this could be the perfect opportunity.

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