Trainee Secondary Teacher

Job description

Trainee Secondary Teacher - BuckinghamshireStart Your Teaching Career - Full Training Provided

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 pathwaysCover 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Buckinghamshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £95.00 and £130.00 Per Hour

Published at

09-05-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English