Graduate Teacher Training Programme

  • Tradewind Recruitment
  • Northampton, Northamptonshire
  • Jul 17, 2025
Full time Education

Job Description

Graduate Teaching Opportunity - Northampton
Location: Northampton
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-Time Term-Time Only
Pay Rate: 95- 120 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a recent graduate ready to begin your journey into teaching?

We're collaborating with secondary schools across Northampton that are seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join them as Graduate Teachers from September 2025. Whether you're considering a future in teaching or want to gain hands-on classroom experience before pursuing teacher training, this is a fantastic way to get started.

About the Role:
As a Graduate Teacher, you'll play a key role in the classroom-delivering pre-prepared lessons, supporting students, and learning from experienced educators. This is a chance to build your confidence, develop subject knowledge, and get a real feel for life in a school.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading lessons and supervising classes across various subjects

  • Offering one-to-one or small group support for students who need extra help

  • Promoting positive behaviour and maintaining a focused learning environment

  • Assisting teachers with planning, marking, and classroom admin

  • Gaining essential experience to support future applications for teacher training

This Role Would Suit:

  • Recent university graduates in any subject (particularly those with a background in core or humanities subjects)

  • Individuals with experience working with young people in settings such as tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or youth work

  • Confident communicators with a genuine interest in education

  • Aspiring teachers aiming to gain relevant experience before applying for a PGCE, SCITT, or similar routes

  • Reliable, enthusiastic, and proactive individuals with a professional approach

What's on Offer:

  • Full-time positions in welcoming and supportive secondary schools in Northampton

  • Structured long-term opportunities to build a career in education

  • Weekly pay with competitive daily rates

  • Ongoing training opportunities including safeguarding, SEND, and behaviour management through our partnership with The National College

  • Expert guidance on teacher training options and routes to gaining QTS

If you're looking to make a positive impact in the classroom and take the first step toward a rewarding teaching career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch to learn more about Graduate Teaching roles in Northampton.