Apprentice Science Teacher (physics or chemistry specialist)

Apprentice Science Teacher

Vacancy (Physics or Chemistry Specialist) St Joseph’s RC High School

Suitable for: This post is suitable for someone with a Science related Degree wishing to train on the job with us as an apprentice teacher (Salaried with training) Starting salary UQT 2, £25,193

September 2026 start

We are looking for a dynamic, creative individual with ambition and drive, who is passionate about improving the lives of young people through exceptional science education. Joining a forward‑looking and highly supportive department, inspired by our Christian values you will be given the opportunity to be at the forefront of a fast‑paced, life‑transforming team. This position is ideal for a science graduate who is ready to train to teach.

This vacancy has arisen as our department continues to grow in strength and capacity. We are keen to recruit the right teacher who can buy into our inclusive vision and who is committed to delivering high‑quality science education. We welcome applications from candidates who specialise in Physics or Chemistry, and who are willing to teach across all science specialisms as part of a collaborative and well‑resourced team.

You will join a department with a proven track record of developing excellent practitioners. Our induction programme is highly effective, ensuring that new colleagues feel valued, nurtured and supported from the outset. You will work alongside teachers who naturally take responsibility for the success of the school, who never ‘walk past’ anything that can be improved, and who use their influence to do whatever it takes to improve children’s life chances.

As a Catholic Christian community, we offer a fantastic opportunity to work with students who, with the right guidance, can be inspired to achieve the highest grades, as well as those who need additional support to reach their potential. You will be part of an ambitious team that celebrates success, nurtures talent and strives for academic excellence in all we do.

We are determined in our mission to transform the lives of young people and create outstanding life chances through educational achievement. We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic teacher who can inspire students of all ages and abilities, and who believes in the power of science to change the world.

The successful candidate will:

·         Specialise in Physics or Chemistry, with the ability and willingness to teach across all science disciplines.

·         Be willing to actively support and contribute to the Catholic Christian ethos of our school.

·         Have a passion for teaching and the potential to inspire students and colleagues through a wide range of teaching and learning strategies.

·         Demonstrate strong assessment, monitoring, tracking and intervention skills.

·         Be an enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner.

·         Have the resilience to work as part of a team to mend broken lives, fan the flames of enthusiasm and further inspire those already excited about a bright future.

·         Have the drive to prepare young people to be ‘game changers’ in the world.

Our Mission

Jesus Christ is our family role model

Opening hearts and minds to dream the impossible and achieve beyond imagination

Valuing, nurturing and respecting every individual

Journeying together to build God’s Kingdom

Striving for academic excellence and celebrating success in all we do

We are fortunate to have a team with a broad range of expertise, skills and experience, and we welcome applications from candidates who share our passion for raising standards and delivering exceptional teaching and learning. If you are beginning your teaching journey you will find a department ready to support, challenge and champion you.

Do you have what it takes to realise our dream? Can you inspire young people to dream the impossible and achieve beyond their wildest imagination? Join our life‑transforming team.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.