Physics Graduate Teacher | Northampton
Full-Time Role | January - May 2026 | Perfect for Aspiring Physics Teachers
Are you a recent Physics graduate eager to start your teaching career?
Tradewind Recruitment is working with a welcoming secondary school in Northampton, offering a fantastic opportunity for Physics graduates to gain hands-on teaching experience from January 2026.
This full-time role is ideal for anyone considering a career in education or planning to apply for a PGCE, School Direct, or SCITT. You'll gain valuable classroom experience, deliver engaging Physics lessons, and develop essential teaching skills under the guidance of experienced educators.
Your Role
1. Deliver structured and engaging Physics lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
2. Support students' understanding through small group and one-to-one interventions
3. Assist with lesson planning, marking, and practical experiments
4. Foster curiosity, confidence, and a love for Physics among students
5. Contribute to extracurricular STEM activities, clubs, and enrichment projects
Who We're Looking For
6. A recent Physics graduate (or related subject such as Engineering, Astrophysics, or Applied Science)
7. Confident communicator with excellent classroom management skills
8. Passionate about education and inspiring young learners
9. Motivated to gain meaningful, paid school-based teaching experience
10. Reliable, approachable, and enthusiastic about making a positive impact
What Tradewind Offers
11. Paid, full-time role in a supportive Northampton secondary school
12. Hands-on teaching experience to strengthen applications for PGCE, SCITT, or School Direct
13. Mentoring and guidance from experienced Physics teachers
14. Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College
15. Dedicated support from your Tradewind consultant throughout your placement
Apply today to join a Northampton secondary school as a Physics Graduate Teacher, starting January 2026, and take your first step towards a rewarding teaching career.