Trainee STEM Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Northampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Dedicated education consultant support

Competitive daily pay rates

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic graduates, industry professionals, career changers, tutors, and aspiring teachers to work as Unqualified STEM Teachers in Northampton secondary schools. You will deliver pre-planned lessons across Mathematics, Science, Computing, Engineering and Technology, inspiring students and helping them progression into education or STEM careers.

There is flexibility for Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities, with ongoing support from a dedicated education

Qualifications

• Strong interest or background in STEM subjects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence in leading and engaging groups of young people.
• Experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned STEM lessons to secondary students.
• Cover classes in Mathematics, Science, Computing, Engineering and Technology.
• Encourage student participation and achievement.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils in developing confidence within STEM subjects.

Skills

STEM passion

Strong communication

Classroom engagement

Adaptability

Student motivation

Education

Graduate or career changer

Job description

Northampton
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Immediate Starts Available

Passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics? Considering a career in teaching?

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and knowledgeable individuals to work as Unqualified STEM Teachers in secondary schools across Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, industry professionals, career changers, tutors, and aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable classroom experience within STEM subjects.

Whether your background is in Science, Maths, Engineering, Computer Science, or Technology, this role offers a fantastic pathway into education while making a real difference to students.

As an Unqualified STEM Teacher, you will deliver pre-planned lessons, support student learning, and inspire the next generation of innovators, engineers, scientists, and mathematicians.

• Deliver engaging STEM lessons to secondary school students
• Cover classes in Mathematics, Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology subjects
• Encourage student participation and achievement
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Support pupils in developing confidence within STEM subjects

✅ A strong interest or background in STEM subjects
✅ Excellent communication and organisational skills
✅ Confidence leading and engaging groups of young people
✅ A passion for education and inspiring future talent
✅ Graduates and career changers are encouraged to apply
✅ Previous experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Experience within a variety of local secondary schools
• A potential route into teacher training and qualified teacher status
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' futures

If you're looking to explore a rewarding career in education and have a passion for STEM subjects, this could be the perfect opportunity to take your first step into the classroom.

Apply today and help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technology professionals across Northampton. ➗

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