Trainee Teacher in Science

The Trafalgar School at Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HN

48 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  1 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  12 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday Full time, permanent position
• Contract type: Fixed term - on year training commitment
• Pay scale: UQT scale - dependent on experience and qualifications

What skills and experience we're looking for

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong academic background in a science-related subject.
• A genuine passion for science and education.
• Commitment to working with young people and making a positive impact on their lives.
• Resilience, professionalism, and a willingness to learn.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and a commitment to completing teacher training.

* An honours degree (or equivalent) in Science or a related discipline.

Training position:

* Deliver and support engaging Science lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 under the guidance of experienced teachers.

* Progress towards teaching up to an 80% timetable in Science.

* Work alongside a dedicated Science department and participate fully in departmental planning and enrichment activities.

* Develop teaching and behaviour management skills through real-world classroom experience.

* Receive regular coaching and mentoring to support your professional development.

*Progress towards a school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) route, with the opportunity to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A salaried route into teaching, avoiding tuition fees.
• A structured programme of in-school training and mentoring.
• Access to accredited teacher training pathways (PGCE with QTS) in partnership with our Initial Teacher Training provider and Trafalgar School.
• A welcoming, inclusive school culture with a strong focus on staff development and wellbeing.

Working at MLP, staff have access to a number of benefits:

* Teacher Pension Scheme

* Teacher laptops

* Cycle to work scheme

* Wiltshire Awards scheme

* Benenden Healthcare scheme

* Discounted gym membership

* Employee assistance phone line - support with health, financial & legal issues

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trafalgar School at Downton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a full enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and online check before the appointment is confirmed.

References from current employers will be taken for shortlisted candidates, and where necessary, employers may be contacted to gather further information. Without satisfactory references, an offer of employment will not be confirmed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

DfE-Staff-Wellbeing-Charter (3).pdf - 5.19 MB (opens in new tab)

Trainee Teacher Science Information Pack - Sept 2025.pdf - 5.32 MB (opens in new tab)

About The Trafalgar School at Downton

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 782 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Trafalgar School at Downton website
• Email address: r.reeves@trafalgar.wilts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01725 550334
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-trafalgar-school-at-downton-salisbury

The Trafalgar School at Downton is a friendly, rural, secondary school set in the historic village of Downton on the edge of the New Forest National Park.

Our values define us and underpin our ambition of a life fulfilled through empowerment: I am Strong & Spirited; I am Giving; I am Determined; I am Compassionate; I am Respectful; I am Open-Minded.

We are committed to empowering young people to be the source of their own success.

Arranging a visit to The Trafalgar School at Downton

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email r.reeves@trafalgar.wilts.sch.uk.

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