Job Description

Graduate Teacher - Tradewind Recruitment (Corby Area)
Full-Time | Term-Time | Graduate Training Programme

Tradewind Recruitment is looking for motivated and ambitious graduates who are interested in starting a career in education. We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our Graduate Teacher Training Programme, designed to provide hands-on classroom experience and full support as you work towards a future teaching career.

About the Graduate Teacher Role

As a Graduate Teacher, you will:

  • Work across secondary classrooms, supporting lessons and learning

  • Lead small groups or deliver pre-planned activities under teacher guidance

  • Build confidence managing behaviour and engaging pupils in learning

  • Gain experience across different departments before specialising

  • Work closely with experienced teachers and mentors who will support your development

About the Tradewind Graduate Programme

Our structured programme is designed to help you transition from graduate to confident classroom practitioner. It includes:

  • Full training before you start, covering behaviour management, safeguarding, and classroom strategies

  • Ongoing CPD courses, including routes into teacher training (e.g., Schools Direct or Apprenticeship pathways)

  • In-school mentoring from experienced education professionals

  • Opportunities to gradually increase responsibility as your confidence grows

  • A clear progression path if you wish to move into a teacher training programme after your first year

This programme is ideal for graduates considering a career in teaching, education psychology, child development, or youth support work.

What We're Looking For

  • A degree in any subject (2:2 or above preferred)

  • A genuine interest in working with children and young people

  • Strong communication, resilience, and willingness to learn

  • A positive attitude and ability to build relationships

  • A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

  • Competitive pay while you train

  • Comprehensive training and weekly CPD

  • A dedicated consultant supporting your progress

  • Local Corby-based school placements

  • The possibility to transition into full teacher training after the programme

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