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STEM Graduate Teacher Training | Starting Salary £26,761 | PGCE + QTS in 12 MonthsIs your mind turni... STEM Graduate Teacher Training | Starting Salary £26,761 | PGCE + QTS in 12 MonthsIs your mind turning towards the end of education and towards a full-time career? Launch your STEM teaching career in Carlisle.Are you a recent Maths, Physics, or Chemistry graduate — or someone with strong A-levels in these subjects? Do you enjoy problem-solving, conducting experiments, and inspiring curiosity about how the world works? If STEM is your passion, we have the perfect teacher training opportunity for you.The opportunityDo you see teaching as more than just a job? At our Carlisle secondary school, we're looking for enthusiastic STEM graduates – or aspiring teachers with strong A-level Maths or Science – who want to turn their love of the subject into a meaningful career.We're seeking future teachers who can bring clarity, enthusiasm, and analytical thinking to STEM lessons – from algebra and geometry to chemical reactions, forces, energy, and real-world applications.Why choose us? £26,761 starting salary during your training yearPGCE + QTS qualification – gain both in just 12 monthsOfsted 'Outstanding' Teacher Training with a 95% success ratePractical training model – focus on real classroom skills, not just academic theoryModern facilities including Maths resources and well-equipped Science laboratoriesStructured support from experienced STEM mentors The schoolOur Carlisle-based secondary school is a well-regarded hub for STEM education. With consistently strong results in Maths and Science at GCSE and A-Level, we offer: Strong departmental teamwork across STEM subjectsAccess to specialist resources and modern learning technologyEnrichment opportunities such as STEM clubs, competitions, and intervention programmes Training structure4+1 Model: Train four days a week in school, with one day (Wednesdays) reserved for online PGCE study and professional development. Sept–Dec: Observe lessons, team-teach with your mentor, build confidenceJan–Mar: Lead planning and delivery of lessons, develop assessment strategiesApr–Jul: Teach independently, refine your classroom management, complete your PGCE + QTS What you'll need A degree in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, or a related STEM field (2:1 or higher preferred)OR strong A-level Maths, Physics, or ChemistryPassion for STEM and educationExcellent communication and organisation skillsCommitment to learning and developing as a teacherA driving licence is helpful but not essential – Carlisle has strong transport links Next stepsInterviews are ongoing for a September 2026 start. Take the first step toward a rewarding teaching career while earning a competitive salary and gaining nationally recognised qualifications.INDEDU