Trainee Teacher in Science
The Trafalgar School at Downton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 3HNThis job expired on 19 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 June 2025 at 9:45am
Date listed
22 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, fixed term position
Contract type
- Fixed term - one year training commitment
Pay scale
- UQT scale - £24,224
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
Further information about the job
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, employers may be contacted to gather further information. Without satisfactory references, an offer of employment will not be confirmed.
Unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 must be declared.
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About The Trafalgar School at Downton
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 794 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
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. These values apply to our staff, as well as to our student community, so we seek a colleague who is:
Aspirational
Who has a strong desire to achieve greatness in everything they do. They are ambitious.
Compassionate
Who understands how other people feel and support each other. Staff recognise when someone is struggling and we help them.
Determined
Who is focused to achieve, even when a task is difficult. Staff remain committed to our end goal until we complete it.
Inclusive
Treats everyone fairly and equally and understands that difference is something which makes society better.
Integrity
Always does the right thing, even if no-one is watching
Respectful
Treats people, including ourselves and our environment, with respect. Shows consideration of other people’s feelings and wishes.
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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