Trainee Secondary Teacher
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Trainee Secondary Teacher - Graduate or career changer?Full training, classroom experience and CPD available across Buckinghamshire secondary schools.
Trainee Secondary Teacher
Are you a graduate or professional looking to start a rewarding career as a Secondary Teacher? Tradewind is recruiting aspiring educators for roles within a network of independent, grammar and community secondary schools.
Whether you're a recent graduate, career changer, or someone passionate about education, this Trainee Secondary Teacher opportunity offers structured training, paid work and hands-on classroom experience.
What the role offers:
- Practical classroom shadowing and supported teaching experience
- Comprehensive CPD covering:
- Classroom management
- Lesson structure and delivery
- Behaviour strategies
- SEN awareness and support
- Pupil progress and assessment
- Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent teaching pathways
- Cover Supervisory position in the absence of class teacher
Who we're looking for:
- Graduates (subject-related degree, advantageous) or professionals from other sectors
- Experience working or volunteering with young people (preferred)
- Strong communication and enthusiasm for education
- Understanding of safeguarding and willingness to complete KCSIE training (mandatory)
- Enhanced DBS Check holders will be fast-tracked
No experience? No problem! - Tradewind has successfully supported candidates from diverse backgrounds, including graduates, to ex-police officers, to corporate professionals, all successfully progressing into teaching careers.
Why work with Tradewind?- Dedicated consultant support from Charlie (10+ years education experience)
- FREE access to 2,500+ CPD courses and webinars
- Streamlined on-boarding process
- Access to a wide network of schools across Buckinghamshire
- Holiday pay and pension schemes
- Clear pathways into teacher training and permanent roles
To apply: Contact Charlie at Tradewind on for an informal introductory conversation, or send your CV and cover letter to