The King’s School – Trainee Science Teacher
Locations: Pontefract, West Yorkshire
Tax free bursary: Up to £29,000.
Scholarships: Up to £31,000 available.
Closing date: Recruitment is running on a rolling basis until places are full – early applications are advised.
Starting: September 2026.
About the role: You will be training to be a Science Teacher – this is a great opportunity to train to teach outstanding lessons and therefore help pupils achieve excellent academic results in Science.
Key Responsibilities
- To engage in daily professional development activities
- To plan, resource and deliver lessons to the highest possible standard that ensure learning and progress of all pupils
- To provide a nurturing classroom and academy environment that helps pupils to develop as learners
- To help to maintain/establish discipline across the whole school
- To contribute to the effective working of the school
Key Requirements
- Grade C/4 or above in Maths GCSE and English Language GCSE (or equivalent)
- An undergraduate bachelor’s degree or will hold (or equivalent) prior to beginning your Initial Teacher Training
- A degree or A level in Science / a related subject
- Evidence of a commitment to working with young people
- Experience of overcoming challenges successfully
- Ability to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct
- An aptitude for teaching
Diversity and Inclusion
Our programme places heavy emphasis on diversity both within recruitment of our trainees and within the training. It’s incredibly important that pupils have a rich and diverse teaching body to learn from; they’re able to see themselves in positions of leadership and authority, while their perceptions and world-views are broadened.
Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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