Unqualified Maths Teacher - Northampton

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term (with potential to become permanent)
Salary: -100160 per day (depending on experience and level of school support)

Are you passionate about Mathematics and eager to inspire young people, even if you don''t yet hold a formal teaching qualification?
Would you like the opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while working towards a future career in education?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a supportive secondary school in Northampton that is seeking an enthusiastic Unqualified Maths Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for Maths graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with strong subject knowledge who are looking to take their first steps into the classroom.

• Deliver pre-planned Maths lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Support students in developing confidence, fluency, and problem-solving skills in Mathematics

• Maintain a positive, structured, and engaging classroom environment

• Adapt your approach to support learners of varying abilities

• Work closely with experienced teachers and senior staff to develop your classroom practice

• Contribute to the wider school community and ongoing professional development opportunities

• A degree in Mathematics or a related subject, or strong demonstrable Maths knowledge

• Experience working with young people (e.g. tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or youth work) is beneficial but not essential

• Confident communication skills and the ability to lead a classroom effectively

• A proactive, reliable, and adaptable approach to work

• A genuine interest in education and developing into a teaching role

• Ideal for candidates considering routes into teaching such as PGCE, SCITT, or school-based training programmes

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

• Gain valuable, long-term classroom experience in a secondary school setting

• Opportunity with potential to become a permanent role

• Supportive school environment with mentoring and ongoing CPD

• Competitive daily pay with clear progression opportunities

• Excellent stepping stone into teacher training and a career in education

If you''re ready to take your first step into teaching and bring your passion for Maths into the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

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