Job Title: Graduate Teacher Trainee / Aspiring Teacher Location: Corby, Northamptonshire Contract: Full Time | Term Time Only Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Start Your Journey Into Teaching Are you a graduate considering a career in teaching? Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience before beginning your teacher training? We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join our school as Graduate Teacher Trainees, supporting learning through a combination of Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor responsibilities while developing the skills and experience needed to progress onto SCITT teacher training and achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers to build confidence in the classroom, learn from experienced educators and take the first step towards a rewarding teaching career. The Role As a Graduate Teacher Trainee, you will: Support students in lessons as a Teaching Assistant, working 1:1, in small groups and within whole-class settings Deliver pre-planned lessons and supervise classes in the absence of teachers as a Cover Supervisor Gain practical classroom experience across a range of subjects and year groups Support student progress, engagement and behaviour for learning Work alongside experienced teachers and receive mentoring and guidance Develop your understanding of teaching, curriculum delivery and classroom management Build experience to support a future application onto a SCITT programme Who We Are Looking For We welcome applications from graduates who: Hold a degree in any subject (core subjects especially welcomed) Are considering a career in teaching and want to work towards QTS Are keen to gain hands-on school experience before teacher training Have strong communication skills and confidence working with young people Are proactive, adaptable and eager to learn Have experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential) What We Offer Paid classroom-based experience in a supportive school environment Opportunities to work as both a Teaching Assistant and Cover Supervisor Mentoring from experienced teaching professionals Support and guidance towards applying for SCITT and teacher training routes Excellent preparation for a future career in teaching Professional development and training opportunities Progression Opportunities This role is designed as a pathway into teaching, with successful candidates encouraged and supported to progress onto SCITT teacher training and become fully qualified teachers. Ready to Begin Your Teaching Career? If you are passionate about education and want to gain invaluable classroom experience before training to teach, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and take the first step towards becoming a qualified teacher.