Trainee Teacher of Science

Stowmarket High School has an exciting future. We have seen a year-on-year improvement in GCSE results, but this forms just one piece of the jigsaw, and we strive to provide the best all-round education for our young people. Our enriching curriculum seeks to give our students every access to knowledge, skills and experiences to help them prepare for the future and encourage them to be independent, creative, confident and socially responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society. We are proud to be the town school and work to improve the life chances and opportunities for all our students.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Trainee Teacher of Science to join our happy and successful team on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2027. If you hold a degree in a scientific or related discipline, we will work with you to find a teacher training provider and provide a 1 year, salaried, school based, training placement.

You will be:

An excellent communicator

Tactful and discreet when dealing with confidential matters and sensitive situations

Flexible and approachable, with a friendly can-do attitude

A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

You will have:

knowledge of the National Curriculum

knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies

A good understanding of how children learn

Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs

Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils

Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

Kingfisher Schools Trust offers a wide range of benefits, including:

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development

Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College

Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice

Shopping and leisure discounts

Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme

If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please contact recruitment@kingfishertrust.co.uk

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.