STEM Teacher

STEM Teacher - KS5 - Richmond upon Thames

Location: West London Job Type: Long-Term Start Date: ASAP Key Stage: KS5 - Year 13 Pay: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience

About the Role

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a secondary school in Richmond upon Thames that is looking to appoint an experienced and adaptable STEM Teacher to provide specialist academic support to a Year 13 student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

This is an opportunity for a teacher who has strong subject knowledge across Science and Mathematics and enjoys working closely with individual students to help them achieve their potential.

The role will involve delivering tailored teaching and academic support across Chemistry, Physics and Maths at A-Level, adapting lessons to meet the student's individual learning needs.

We are looking for someone who is patient, organised and confident supporting KS5 subject content, while creating a structured and positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver tailored teaching and academic support in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at KS5 level.

Provide individualised support to a Year 13 student with ASD and ADHD.

Adapt lesson delivery, resources and teaching strategies to suit the student's learning needs.

Support the student with understanding complex subject content and preparing for A-Level examinations.

Break down challenging topics into manageable tasks to support understanding and engagement.

Develop strategies to support concentration, organisation and independent learning.

Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to teaching and support staff.

Work closely with the school's SEN team and subject teachers to ensure a consistent approach.

Create a calm, structured learning environment that encourages confidence and progress.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a relevant teaching qualification.

Previous UK-based teaching experience, ideally within a secondary school or sixth-form setting.

Strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

The ability to teach and support students working towards A-Level qualifications.

Previous experience supporting students with ASD, ADHD or additional learning needs.

Confidence adapting teaching methods to meet individual learning requirements.

Strong communication and organisational skills.

A patient, understanding and flexible approach.

The ability to build positive working relationships with students and school staff.

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

The right to work in the UK.

Previous experience delivering one-to-one teaching, personalised learning programmes or supporting students with EHCPs would be particularly beneficial.

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

Competitive daily rates of pay.

A long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school.

The opportunity to make a difference to a student's academic progress.

Opportunities to develop your experience in specialist and inclusive education.

Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College.

Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

Access to further teaching opportunities across West London.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced STEM Teacher with strong subject knowledge across Chemistry, Physics and Maths, and you're interested in supporting a Year 13 student in Richmond upon Thames, I'd be happy to discuss the opportunity with you.

Please send your updated CV to Seema Parbat at , or apply directly through Indeed.

I look forward to hearing from you