Trainee Primary Teacher

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your journey as a Primary Trainee Teacher in a supportive primary school in Northampton, Northamptonshire.

As a graduate trainee teacher on the Grad2Teach programme, you will gain hands-on classroom experience while working towards a Level 4 teaching qualification as part of a structured, salaried teacher training pathway.

This graduate teaching role allows you to:

• Work directly with pupils across Key Stages 1 and 2
• Support lesson delivery, classroom management, and pupil progress
• Develop practical teaching skills in a real school environment
• Earn a salary while completing your teacher training

During Phase One, you will build confidence in the classroom without the pressure of a full timetable, focusing on developing your teaching practice through supported experience and training .

This role is ideal for aspiring teachers looking for a paid teacher training route in Northampton with clear progression into a PGCE.

About You / Candidate Profile

We are looking for a motivated and committed individual who is ready to begin a career in teaching.

You may be:

• A graduate looking for a salaried route into teaching
• A career changer passionate about working with children
• A teaching assistant, HLTA, or cover supervisor ready to progress
• An aspiring primary trainee teacher eager to gain qualifications

Key qualities include:

• A genuine passion for primary education
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability, professionalism, and a willingness to learn
• Commitment to becoming a qualified teacher

Training & Progression

Grad2Teach offers a clear, structured pathway into teaching:

Phase One (Level 4 Qualification):

• Complete an NCFE-accredited Level 4 qualification
• Training aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teaching Standards
• Gain practical, school-based experience while remaining salaried

Phase Two (PGCE & QTS):

• Progress to a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) via Coventry University
• Take on increased teaching responsibility, including your own timetable
• Continue supported development with mentoring and training

The programme is designed to help you become a confident, fully qualified teacher over 1–2 years .