Trainee Science Teacher

Location: Dagenham

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