Job Description:

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Supply with Potential for Permanent
Salary: £100-£165 per day, depending on experience and school requirements

Are you passionate about Mathematics and keen to inspire the next generation, but don't yet hold Qualified Teacher Status?

Would you like to gain valuable classroom experience while developing your skills and exploring a future career in teaching?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a supportive secondary school in Northampton that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Unqualified Maths Teacher from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Maths graduate, aspiring teacher, tutor, teaching assistant, or someone with strong subject knowledge who is ready to take the next step towards a career in education.

The role offers the chance to work within a supportive school environment, gain practical teaching experience, and receive guidance from experienced teachers and school leaders.

• Deliver engaging and well-structured Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4, using school-provided resources and lesson plans.
• Support students in developing their mathematical understanding, confidence, fluency, and problem-solving skills.
• Establish a positive, calm, and purposeful classroom environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet the needs of students with different abilities and learning needs.
• Provide support and encouragement to students to help them make progress.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and colleagues to develop your classroom practice.
• Support pupils with revision, intervention, and wider Maths activities where appropriate.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community and take advantage of professional development opportunities.

• A degree in Mathematics or a related subject, or strong demonstrable knowledge of Mathematics.
• Experience working with young people through tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, or similar settings would be advantageous.
• Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
• A reliable, proactive, and adaptable approach.
• The confidence to lead a classroom and maintain positive behaviour.
• A genuine interest in education and a desire to develop towards a teaching career.
• An interest in routes into teaching such as PGCE, SCITT, or school-based teacher training.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

• Full-time Unqualified Maths Teacher opportunity from September 2026.
• Long-term supply position with potential for a permanent role.
• Valuable experience teaching within a secondary school environment.
• Support from experienced teaching staff and school leaders.
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Competitive daily rate of £100-£165, depending on experience and school requirements.
• An excellent opportunity to build your classroom experience before progressing into teacher training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind education consultant.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your classroom confidence and gain practical experience before progressing onto a formal teaching qualification.

Through Tradewind Recruitment, you will also have access to free CPD through The National College, with over 2,500 accredited courses covering areas such as behaviour management, safeguarding, SEND, classroom practice, and teaching strategies.

Whether you are a recent Maths graduate, an experienced tutor, or simply looking to take your first step towards a career in teaching, this could be an ideal opportunity to gain meaningful classroom experience in a supportive Northampton secondary school.

If you're ready to share your passion for Maths and begin your journey into teaching, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this Unqualified Maths Teacher opportunity in Northampton, starting September 2026.