Science Graduate – Academic Support - Newmarket
Are you a confident graduate considering a career as a Science Teacher?
Does the prospect of passing on your love of Science to others appeal to you?
Would you like to build up additional classroom experience prior to applying for teacher training?
Edustaff specialise in launching the careers of teachers. We work alongside our partner schools to help graduates to find progressive support roles where they will get the chance to observe, develop and hone their teaching skillset ready for teacher training.
***Science Teaching Assistant position commencing ASAP
***Forward-thinking and well-resourced Secondary School in Newmarket
***Ambitious secondary school that like to ‘grow their own’ teachers
***Accelerating the learning and finding ways to engage and inspire students within Science
***Working alongside a supportive and experienced Head of Science
***Interviews taking place immediately
***£65-£88 per day (depending on role)
Science Graduate Specification – what do you need to be considered for this role?
- Minimum of a 2:2 degree within a Science related degree (Chemistry, Physics and Biology Graduates all considered)
- GCSEs of C or above in English, Maths and Science
- The desire to work towards qualifying as a Science Teacher
- A love of education!
- The confidence to work alongside the 11-18 age range
- Adaptability, enthusiasm and resilience!
About the Science Graduate role
Your day-to-day life will involve supporting the qualified teachers within the school’s Science department. This is a classroom-based role and you will be working closely with KS3 and KS4 students within Science in a Teaching Assistant and Academic Mentor capacity.
You will be working with students on a 1:1 and a small group basis; helping to simplify the work that has been set to students and finding new, unique and engaging ways to build interest and to accelerate the learning of the students you are working with. Creativity and adaptability are vital skills in this role.
The school will be hoping that, in time, you will feel confident enough to team-teach/lead your own whole classes to give you the experience of working as a Science Teacher. From there, you can make an informed decision regarding the prospect of qualifying as a Science Teacher yourself in the future.
This is a fantastic chance to kick-start your career as a Science Teacher. Apply for this Science Teaching Assistant position in Newmarket today! Click ‘Apply’ to send your CV and covering letter to Matt Burgum at EduStaff.
Please note: due to the volume of applications, only successful Science Graduates will be contacted for this Science Graduate role in Newmarket.