Graduate Teaching Opportunity – September Start

Location: North London / North West London / Hertfordshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time & part-time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive daily rate / paid in line with experience

Are you a graduate thinking about a career in teaching?

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school before committing to teacher training? Or perhaps you’re considering a career in education and want to see what life in the classroom is really like?

We’re currently working with a number of secondary schools looking for enthusiastic graduates to join their teams from September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience, build your confidence working with young people and develop skills that will be invaluable if you decide to pursue a career in teaching.

What could you be doing?

• Supporting students across KS3 and KS4
• Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff
• Assisting with lessons and classroom activities
• Providing additional support to students who need it
• Helping maintain a positive and engaging learning environment
• Potentially leading small-group activities or lessons as your confidence develops
• Gaining valuable experience that can support a future PGCE, QTS or teacher training application

Who are we looking for?

You don’t necessarily need previous school experience. We’re particularly interested in graduates who are:

• Passionate about working with young people
• Confident, enthusiastic and approachable
• Strong communicators
• Patient and supportive
• Able to build positive relationships with students
• Interested in developing a career in education

Graduates with degrees in English, Maths, Science, Psychology, Geography, History, PE, Languages, Art or other relevant subjects are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why consider this opportunity?

⭐ Gain genuine experience inside a secondary school
⭐ Work alongside experienced teachers
⭐ Build your classroom confidence
⭐ Develop your CV before teacher training
⭐ Explore whether teaching is the right career for you
⭐ Opportunities for full-time and part-time work
⭐ Potential to progress into teacher training and longer-term education roles

If you’re a graduate who has ever thought “I’d like to get into teaching, but I want some classroom experience first”, this could be the perfect place to start.

Apply today with your CV and we’ll be in touch to discuss the schools and opportunities available for September.

Proud to be listed in the Times as one of ‘The Best Companies To Work For’, Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.