Graduate Teaching Programme

Corby, Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Tradewind Recruitment

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching?

Tradewind Recruitment are working with a number of secondary schools across the Corby area who are looking to support ambitious graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience before progressing into teacher training.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in education and would like to build their confidence, develop classroom skills and gain hands-on experience within a secondary school environment.

The Role

As part of the Graduate Teaching Programme, you will work closely with experienced teachers and school leaders, gaining first-hand experience of teaching and learning within a secondary school setting.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting students within lessons on a one-to-one and small-group basis

• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom activities

• Delivering interventions to support student progress

• Supporting students with varying learning needs and abilities

• Helping to raise attainment, confidence and engagement

• Building positive relationships with students and staff

• Supporting behaviour management and classroom routines

• Gaining experience across different year groups and subject areas

• Developing an understanding of teaching, learning and assessment

• Contributing to the wider life of the school

As your experience develops, you may also have opportunities to lead small group activities, deliver intervention sessions and gain additional classroom responsibilities.

Ideal Candidates

We are looking for graduates who are:

• Passionate about working with young people

• Considering a future career in teaching

• Enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn

• Confident communicators

• Professional and reliable

• Able to build positive relationships with students

• Resilient and adaptable

• Committed to helping young people achieve their potential

Graduates from all degree backgrounds are welcome to apply, although subjects such as English, Maths, Science, Psychology, Humanities, Languages, PE and Education are particularly desirable.

Previous experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, volunteering or support work would be beneficial but is not essential.

Future Teacher Training Opportunities

This programme is designed to provide graduates with valuable school-based experience and can act as a pathway into future teacher training opportunities, including:

• SCITT programmes

• PGCE courses

• School-based teacher training routes

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) pathways

You will gain a strong understanding of life in the classroom while developing the skills and confidence needed to progress within the education sector.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities

• Free access to The National College after your first day worked

• Opportunities within a range of local secondary schools

• Long-term and permanent opportunities available

• Valuable classroom experience to support future teacher training applications

• Ongoing support and career guidance

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates looking to take their first step into education and begin building a rewarding career within secondary teaching.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

To express your interest in this position, please email