English Graduate

English Graduate Teaching Opportunity NorthamptonFull-Time Role October 2025 Start Ideal for Aspiring English Teachers

Have you recently graduated with an English degree and want to explore a career in education?Tradewind Recruitment is working with a range of supportive secondary schools in Northampton, offering fantastic opportunities for English graduates to gain hands-on experience in the classroom starting October 2025.

Whether you're planning to apply for a PGCE, School Direct, or other teacher training programme in the near future, this full-time role offers an excellent platform to build confidence, gain practical skills, and make a real impact on students' learning.

• Delivering engaging lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4

• Leading small group and one-to-one intervention sessions focused on literacy, reading comprehension, and writing skills

• Assisting with lesson planning, classroom organisation, and marking

• Helping pupils develop confidence in English language and literature

• Taking part in wider school life-supporting reading clubs, homework sessions, or drama/literature-based enrichment activities

• A recent English graduate (or related degree such as Creative Writing, Journalism, or English Language) with a 2:2 or above

• An articulate, confident communicator with a genuine passion for literature and language

• Someone enthusiastic about education and eager to support young learners

• An aspiring teacher seeking meaningful, hands-on classroom experience

• Reliable, approachable, and committed to making a difference in a school environment

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

• Valuable experience to support applications to PGCE, SCITT, or School Direct training routes

• Ongoing mentoring and support from experienced teachers and school leaders

• Free access to 2,500+ CPD courses via The National College

• Guidance from a dedicated Tradewind consultant throughout your placement

If you're ready to inspire the next generation of readers, writers, and thinkers-and want to explore a rewarding path into teaching-we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join one of our Northampton partner schools as an English Graduate Teacher starting in October 2025.