Job Description

Music Graduate? Kickstart Your Teaching Career in Northampton!
Full-Time | March 2026 Start | No Experience Needed

Are you a Music graduate ready to share your passion in the classroom? Do you want a career where you can inspire creativity, confidence, and self-expression every single day?

Tradewind Recruitment is offering ambitious Music graduates the opportunity to step straight into teaching roles in supportive secondary schools across Northampton, starting March 2026.

This is your chance to gain invaluable classroom experience, build your confidence, and inspire the next generation of musicians-all while preparing for future PGCE, School Direct, or SCITT pathways.

Why This Role Is Perfect for You:

Bring Music to Life
Deliver engaging lessons that spark creativity and help students explore performance, composition, and music theory.

Lead & Inspire
Support small groups, run rehearsals, and provide 1:1 guidance-seeing firsthand the impact of your encouragement.

Learn From Experienced Educators
Work alongside skilled teachers and mentors who will guide your professional development.

Be Part of the School Community
Contribute to concerts, productions, choirs, bands, and extra-curricular music activities.

Who We're Looking For:

  • Recent Music graduates (or related fields such as Performing Arts or Music Production) with a 2:2 or above

  • Passionate about inspiring young people through music

  • Confident, approachable, and enthusiastic

  • Considering a future career in teaching and keen to gain practical classroom experience

What You'll Receive:

  • A paid, full-time graduate position in a welcoming Northampton secondary school

  • Hands-on experience to strengthen future teacher training applications

  • Ongoing mentoring and structured support from school leaders

  • Free access to thousands of CPD courses via The National College

  • A dedicated consultant from Tradewind Recruitment supporting you every step of the way

Make Your Music Matter

Turn your degree into a meaningful, rewarding career where your passion shapes young lives.

Apply now and start your teaching journey in Northampton this March 2026!