Job Description

Trainee Secondary Teacher - Buckinghamshire
Start Your Teaching Career - Full Training Provided

Trainee Secondary Teacher - Graduate or career changer?
Full training, classroom experience and CPD available across Buckinghamshire secondary schools.

Trainee Secondary Teacher

Are you a graduate or professional looking to start a rewarding career as a Secondary Teacher? Tradewind is recruiting aspiring educators for roles within a network of independent, grammar and community secondary schools.

Whether you're a recent graduate, career changer, or someone passionate about education, this Trainee Secondary Teacher opportunity offers structured training, paid work and hands-on classroom experience.

What the role offers:

  • Practical classroom shadowing and supported teaching experience
  • Comprehensive CPD covering:
    • Classroom management
    • Lesson structure and delivery
    • Behaviour strategies
    • SEN awareness and support
    • Pupil progress and assessment
  • Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent teaching pathways
  • Cover Supervisory position in the absence of class teacher

Who we're looking for:

  • Graduates (subject-related degree, advantageous) or professionals from other sectors
  • Experience working or volunteering with young people (preferred)
  • Strong communication and enthusiasm for education
  • Understanding of safeguarding and willingness to complete KCSIE training (mandatory)
  • Enhanced DBS Check holders will be fast-tracked

No experience? No problem! - Tradewind has successfully supported candidates from diverse backgrounds, including graduates, to ex-police officers, to corporate professionals, all successfully progressing into teaching careers.

Why work with Tradewind?

  • Dedicated consultant support from Charlie (10+ years education experience)
  • FREE access to 2,500+ CPD courses and webinars
  • Streamlined on-boarding process
  • Access to a wide network of schools across Buckinghamshire
  • Holiday pay and pension schemes
  • Clear pathways into teacher training and permanent roles

To apply: Contact Charlie at Tradewind on 01727 236 255 for an informal introductory conversation, or send your CV and cover letter to charlie.lumsdon@twrecruitment.com

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