STEM Graduate - Trainee​/Aspiring Teacher

Pink Tile Education is supporting a secondary school in Crawley in their search for a motivated and enthusiastic STEM Graduate to join their team as a Trainee Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate looking to begin a career in education and gain hands‑on classroom experience while working towards a future teacher training pathway.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering, or Maths who is eager to inspire young people and develop into a confident classroom practitioner.

You will work closely with experienced teachers, gaining valuable experience across KS3 and KS4 while developing your teaching skills, behaviour management techniques, and subject delivery.

• Support the delivery of STEM subjects across KS3 and KS4.
• Assist teachers with planning, preparation, and classroom delivery.
• Deliver pre‑planned lessons and small group interventions where appropriate.
• Support students in developing confidence and engagement in STEM subjects.
• Provide targeted support to students with varying abilities, including those with additional learning needs.
• Help maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with teaching staff to develop effective classroom practice.
• Observe experienced teachers to support your professional development.
• Contribute to student progress tracking and feedback where required.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.

• A recent graduate in a STEM‑related subject (Science, Maths, Engineering, Technology, or similar).
• Passionate about pursuing a career in teaching and education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Ability to engage and inspire young people.
• Willingness to develop behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

The pay stated is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday entitlement.