Art Graduate

Art Graduate? Kickstart Your Teaching Career in Northampton!

Full-Time | June or September 2026 Start | No Experience Needed

Are you an Art 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 Art graduates the opportunity to step straight into teaching roles in supportive secondary schools across Northampton, starting June or September 2026.

This is your chance to gain invaluable classroom experience, build your confidence, and inspire the next generation of artists-all while preparing for future PGCE, School Direct, or SCITT pathways, with opportunities to progress onto salaried or bursary-funded teacher training routes.

Why This Role Is Perfect for You

Bring Art to Life
Deliver engaging lessons that spark creativity and help students explore a range of materials, techniques, and artistic styles.

Lead & Inspire
Support small groups, guide practical work, and provide 1:1 feedback-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 displays, exhibitions, and creative projects, as well as extra-curricular art activities.

Who We're Looking For
Recent Art graduates (or related fields such as Fine Art, Graphic Design, or Illustration) with a 2:2 or above

Passionate about inspiring young people through art

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

Opportunities to progress onto salaried or bursary-funded teacher training routes

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

Make Your Creativity 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 June or September 2026!