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.

Role Responsibilities:

• 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.

Ideal Candidate:

• 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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the first step into a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to begin your journey towards becoming a qualified teacher.

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Pink Tile Education, our partner schools, and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”—ensuring every placement has a positive and lasting impact.

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

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant background checks, including an enhanced DBS.