Remote Science Teacher Job (Self-employed): KS3 & GCSE
A self-employed, work-from-home teaching job: teach Science (Combined Science or the separate sciences) to KS3 and GCSE students in live video lessons, one student at a time. £15 per lesson; you choose your hours.
- TypeSelf-employed
- WhereRemote (United Kingdom)
- Pay£15 per lesson
- TeamTeaching
Self-employed. £15 per 60-minute lesson taught, paid monthly. Hours depend on student demand and aren’t guaranteed.
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Richmond Tutoring is a small education company in Twickenham. Our teachers work from home and teach secondary students across the UK in live video lessons, one student at a time, following each student’s own exam board.
We’re recruiting a Science teacher for KS3 and GCSE students (Combined Science or the separate sciences). We find the students and match them to your subjects and levels; you focus on the teaching.
What you’ll do
- Teach Science to KS3 and GCSE students in live, one-student video lessons
- Plan each lesson around the student’s exam board (AQA, Edexcel, OCR) and the topics costing them marks
- Set and review homework using our online question bank
- Give parents short, honest updates on progress
- Keep lesson times reliably and record attendance
What we’re looking for
- Strong Science subject knowledge (a relevant degree, or equivalent)
- Experience teaching KS3 and GCSE Science in a school, college or privately
- Good knowledge of the current UK specifications
- Able to explain clearly and patiently to students aged 11–18
- The right to work in the UK, and an Enhanced DBS check (or willing to get one) before you start
- A laptop with a camera, reliable internet and a quiet place to work
Nice to have
- QTS or classroom teaching experience
- Experience as an examiner or with exam-board training
- Experience teaching online
What we offer
- Choose the hours you’re available
- We find the students and match them to you
- Fully remote: work from home
- Our homework platform and question bank, with marking support
- A small, friendly team
Questions about this role
How much does this teaching job pay?
£15 per lesson. Self-employed. £15 per 60-minute lesson taught, paid monthly. Hours depend on student demand and aren’t guaranteed.
Is it employed or self-employed?
Self-employed. You work for us as an independent contractor, not as an employee, and look after your own tax and National Insurance.
Where is the job based?
It’s fully remote and every lesson is taught online, but you need to live in United Kingdom and have the right to work there.
Do I need QTS?
No. QTS or classroom experience is a plus, but strong subject knowledge and experience teaching the levels matter most.
Do I need a DBS check?
Yes. You need an Enhanced DBS check before you start teaching. You can apply if you don’t have one yet, as long as you’re willing to get one.
How do I apply?
Fill in the application form on this page and upload your CV (PDF or Word). It takes about five minutes.
What happens after I apply?
We read every application. If your experience fits the role, we’ll contact you to arrange a short call, then a short demo lesson.