STEM Graduate Teacher – Earn While You Teach (£24,066–£36,718)

About the role

This is a full‑time, term‑time only STEM Graduate Teacher position starting September 2026 in a secondary school in Bushey, Hertfordshire. You will be employed directly by the school and work across the STEM department supporting KS3‑4 lessons while focusing on raising attainment.

Key responsibilities

• Teach across KS3‑4 STEM subjects with an initial load of around 15 periods per week, increasing to about 20.
• Deliver GCSE and A‑Level interventions to improve student outcomes.
• Participate in one dedicated training day per week as part of the Schools Direct programme.
• Collaborate with the STEM department to support curriculum delivery and student progress.

Required profile

• Desirable degree in a STEM subject (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, etc.) from a reputable university.
• Strong A‑Level and GCSE results.
• Confidence in delivering both GCSE and A‑Level curricula.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.
• Commitment and ambition to succeed in a teaching career.

Required skills

What we offer

• Paid position on the Unqualified Teacher (UQT) scale, salary range £24,066 – £36,718 per year depending on experience.
• Direct employment by the school from day one.
• Opportunity to gain QTS with PGCE (optional opt‑out available).
• Stable placement in a single school, reducing stress from multiple teaching styles.
• Supportive, values‑driven school culture with strong leadership and improving Ofsted ratings.