Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Pay: £90 per day
Contract: Full-time, term-time only
Start Date: ASAP
A welcoming and supportive school in the Kettering area is seeking motivated graduates to join their Graduate Teaching Programme. This role is ideal for graduates who are considering a future career in teaching and want hands-on classroom experience before progressing onto teacher training.
About the Graduate Teaching Programme:
The Graduate Teaching Programme offers aspiring teachers the opportunity to gain paid, practical experience in a school setting. You will work closely with experienced teachers, supporting learning in the classroom while developing the skills, confidence, and understanding needed to progress into Initial Teacher Training (ITT), such as a PGCE or School Direct route.
This programme is particularly suited to graduates who want to:
Explore teaching as a career before committing to formal training
Build classroom experience to strengthen future teacher training applications
Develop behaviour management and lesson support skills in a real school environment
The Role:
Supporting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom management
Working with pupils 1:1 or in small groups to reinforce learning
Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
Gaining exposure to planning, assessment, and pastoral support
Developing an understanding of the national curriculum and school life
The Ideal Candidate:
A recent graduate (any subject considered; core subjects desirable)
Passionate about education and working with young people
Confident, reliable, and eager to learn
Considering a future career in teaching
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
What the School Offers:
£90 per day, paid weekly
Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced teaching staff
Valuable classroom experience to support future teacher training applications
A positive and professional school environment
This is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful experience in education while earning a competitive daily rate and preparing for the next step into teacher training.
Apply now to find out more about this Graduate Teaching Programme opportunity in the Kettering area