Unqualified Teacher - Multiple Secondary Schools - Northampton

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary | Temp-to-Permanent

Are you considering a career in teaching and looking for an immediate opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience within a secondary school?

Do you have a passion for working with young people and the confidence to lead a classroom in a positive, purposeful, and engaging way?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with multiple secondary schools across Northampton who are looking to appoint motivated and enthusiastic Unqualified Teachers on a full-time basis, starting ASAP.

These opportunities offer temporary positions with the potential to become permanent, providing an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to establish themselves within secondary education.

The roles would be well suited to graduates, Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, tutors, sports coaches, youth workers, mentors, or aspiring teachers who are keen to build their classroom experience and take the next step towards a career in education.

You will work alongside experienced teaching staff and school leaders, gaining valuable experience in classroom delivery, behaviour management, student engagement, and supporting pupil progress.

These opportunities are particularly suitable for candidates considering a PGCE, SCITT, School Direct, or another teacher training route, while also providing the potential to secure a longer-term position within a school.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Lead whole-class learning when covering for the regular classroom teacher.
• Establish and maintain a calm, structured, and positive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and consistently.
• Encourage students to remain engaged, focused, and motivated.
• Support pupils with their academic progress and personal development.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students and colleagues.
• Work alongside qualified teachers and support staff to provide effective learning and pastoral support.
• Adapt to different school environments and teaching requirements.
• Contribute to the wider school community and participate in relevant training and development.

About You

• Experience working with children or young people through education, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or a similar setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident and comfortable taking responsibility for a classroom.
• A positive, professional, and enthusiastic approach.
• Good organisation, adaptability, and resilience.
• The ability to establish positive relationships and maintain clear expectations.
• A genuine interest in education and a desire to develop a career in teaching.
• A reliable and committed team player who wants to make a difference to young people's lives.

What's On Offer

• Multiple full-time Unqualified Teacher opportunities across secondary schools in Northampton.
• ASAP start dates available.
• Temporary positions with the potential for temp-to-permanent opportunities.
• Opportunities across a range of supportive and welcoming secondary schools.
• Competitive salary.
• Valuable classroom experience across KS3 and KS4.
• Dedicated support from experienced teaching staff and school leaders.
• Access to high-quality CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent preparation for candidates considering formal teacher training.
• Potential progression towards Qualified Teacher Status.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind education consultant.

Professional Development

These roles offer an excellent opportunity to develop the practical skills required for a successful career in education. You will gain experience in classroom management, lesson delivery, student engagement, behaviour strategies, and supporting diverse learners.

Through Tradewind Recruitment, you will also have access to free CPD through The National College, with over 2,500 accredited courses covering areas such as safeguarding, behaviour management, SEND, adaptive teaching, curriculum development, and effective classroom practice.

Whether you are a recent graduate looking to gain school experience, an experienced Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor ready to take the next step, or an aspiring teacher preparing for teacher training, these opportunities provide an excellent route into secondary teaching.

If you are available to start ASAP and are looking for a full-time Unqualified Teacher position in Northampton, apply today to find out more about the current opportunities available across our partner schools.