Job Description

Trainee Teaching Roles - St Helens Secondary Schools - Immediate Start
Short & Long-Term Opportunities - Full & Part-Time - Ideal for Aspiring Teachers

Are you a graduate looking to gain meaningful teaching experience before applying for a teacher training course? Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a variety of St Helens secondary schools, offering trainee-style roles for enthusiastic individuals ready to begin their journey into education. Positions are available ASAP on both a full and part-time basis.

About St Helens

St Helens is a welcoming and close-knit borough with a strong sense of community. Its secondary schools reflect a mix of traditional, academy, and faith-based settings, serving pupils from a broad socio-economic demographic. For future teachers, St Helens offers authentic, varied, and rewarding classroom experience ideal for preparing for teacher training.

The Roles

These trainee teaching opportunities offer graduates the chance to:

  • Gain hands-on experience in St Helens secondary schools
  • Support learning across KS3 and KS4
  • Work as Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, or Classroom Support Staff
  • Develop key skills in behaviour management and communication
  • Boost applications for PGCE, SCITT, School Direct, or Teach First programmes

Ideal Candidates

We welcome applications from individuals who:

  • Hold a degree in any subject
  • Are considering a future teacher training pathway
  • Are passionate about education and supporting young people
  • Bring energy, resilience, and a proactive approach to the classroom
  • Are available to start immediately

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Excellent connections with St Helens secondary schools
  • Flexible opportunities to suit full or part-time availability
  • Paid, practical classroom experience essential for trainee teachers
  • Free, accredited CPD training
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant - Anthony

If you're a graduate looking to gain experience before starting teacher training, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Anthony on 0151 221 9666 or email anthony.bailey@twrecruitment.com.

Begin your teaching career with real classroom experience across St Helens!