Trainee Teacher (Economics or Physics)

Are you passionate about Economics or Physics?

Are you keen to inspire young people?
Are you ready to take the first step in your teaching career?

The Portsmouth Grammar School is offering an exciting opportunitiy to train as a secondary Economics teacher and another opportunity to train as a secondary Physics teacher through our partnership with South Farnham SCITT, an Ofsted Outstanding provider of school-based initial teacher training. This is a fee paying programme.

We welcome applications from individuals who have, or are working towards, a Bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above). Throughout this academic-year long programme, you will work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with the option to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Most of your training year (2026–27) will be spent learning from, and working alongside, experienced colleagues in these PGS departments.

As a School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) trainee, you will:

• Experience school life from day one, gaining meaningful hands-on classroom experience.
• Achieve QTS in a single academic year.
• Have the option to complete a PGCE with the University of Brighton alongside QTS.
• Develop into a confident, reflective, and skilled practitioner supported by expert colleagues.
• Attend weekly training sessions with specialists at the South Farnham SCITT hub in Guildford.

What can PGS offer?

• Support from experienced colleagues and subject specialists
• Dedicated professional mentor
• Experience of supporting lots of trainee teachers
• In-house professional studies programme
• Staff coaching
• Recognised as a regional training centre for ISTIP, holding termly conferences for ECT professional development.

Application Process

To apply for this position:

1. Apply directly to The Portsmouth Grammar School via the ‘Apply’ button linked to the related advert on the "Work for Us" page of our website. If shortlisted, you will be invited for an informal visit or interview.  
2. Successful candidates will then be guided through the formal application process using Apply for Teacher Training on GOV.UK, where you will select The Portsmouth Grammar School and South Farnham SCITT as your provider.

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

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Portsmouth Grammar School,please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

https://www.pgs.org.uk/about-us/work-with-us

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