Job Description

Graduate Teacher Training Opportunity - Northampton
Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education and the ambition to become a qualified teacher?

We are working in partnership with a number of supportive secondary schools across Northampton that are offering Graduate Teacher Training opportunities starting in September 2026. These permanent positions provide an excellent pathway into teaching, allowing you to gain invaluable classroom experience while working towards a long-term career in education.

This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers considering a PGCE, SCITT, School Direct, or other teacher training route, with schools committed to supporting your professional development and progression.

About the Role

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with experienced teachers and school leaders to develop your classroom practice while supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4. You will gradually take on greater responsibility as you build the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to progress into teacher training.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support teaching and learning across a range of curriculum subjects

  • Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff

  • Provide one-to-one and small group intervention sessions to help students achieve their full potential

  • Support students with varying abilities, including those with SEND and additional learning needs

  • Promote positive behaviour and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

  • Assist with lesson preparation, classroom resources, and daily school routines

  • Gain valuable school-based experience to prepare for future teacher training

Who This Role Would Suit

  • Graduates from any degree discipline (English, Maths, Science, Humanities, and Languages particularly welcomed)

  • Individuals with experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, or similar settings

  • Aspiring teachers looking to build a long-term career in secondary education

  • Confident communicators with excellent interpersonal skills

  • Enthusiastic, proactive, and professional graduates who are passionate about making a difference

What the Schools Offer

  • A full-time permanent position within a supportive Northampton secondary school

  • Competitive salary based on experience

  • A structured pathway into teacher training, including opportunities to progress to PGCE, SCITT, School Direct, or salaried training routes

  • Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and access to high-quality professional development

  • Supportive leadership teams committed to developing future teachers

  • Excellent opportunities for career progression within education

  • The chance to make a lasting impact on young people's learning, confidence, and future success

Start Your Teaching Career

If you're ready to begin your journey towards becoming a qualified teacher and want to gain outstanding classroom experience in a supportive school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Graduate Teacher Training opportunity in Northampton, starting September 2026.