Job Description
PGCE Students - Secondary School Supply Opportunities
Are you a Secondary PGCE student looking to gain paid classroom experience in secondary schools while completing your training?
Tradewind work closely with a range of secondary schools in Manchester and are supporting PGCE students with flexible supply work, offering valuable experience across different school settings and key stages.
Why Work on Supply in Secondary Schools?
- Flexible work to fit around your PGCE timetable
- Paid experience in real secondary classrooms
- Opportunities to work as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, or Unqualified Teacher
- Experience across KS3 and KS4 (and KS5 where appropriate)
- Excellent preparation for ECT roles and future teaching posts
Who We're Looking For:
- Secondary PGCE students (any subject specialism)
- Confident, professional, and reliable
- Keen to gain classroom and behaviour management experience
- Available for day-to-day or short-term supply
What You'll Gain:
- Increased confidence managing secondary classrooms
- Exposure to different schools, departments, and teaching styles
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
- A strong foundation for securing long-term and permanent roles
This is an ideal opportunity to build experience, earn alongside your training, and strengthen your CV ahead of qualification.
Why Join Tradewind?
- Competitive weekly pay
- Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College
- Full interview preparation and ongoing support
- In-house payroll - no umbrella companies
- Flexible holiday pay options
- Free networking and social events
Looking to make a difference? We'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your most recent CV.
