Graduate Trainee Teacher Hounslow

We’re looking for a gradute who can keep lessons running smoothly when teachers are absent, support students in and out of the classroom, and play an important part in the daily life of a busy secondary school.

What you’ll be doing

In this role you’ll help students stay on track, uphold school expectations and create a positive learning environment. Day-to-day, you’ll:

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absence

• Communicate the work set and keep students engaged

• Manage behaviour using the school’s policies and expectations

• Register and record attendance

• Ensure resources for lessons are prepared and used appropriately

• Support students who need extra help and seek guidance where necessary

• Return completed work to teachers and pass on relevant feedback

• Help with school visits, trips and activities when required

• Assist with break, before-school and after-school supervision

• Provide general admin support like photocopying and organising work packs

• Invigilate internal and external exams

• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, inclusion and confidentiality

You’ll be great in this role if you:

• Stay calm when things get busy

• Can build rapport with students quickly

• Enjoy leading a classroom with confidence and warmth

• Follow guidance clearly and work well with different teams

• Have strong communication and organisational skills

• Believe in high expectations and positive behaviour guidance

What you’ll bring

• Reliability, resilience and a genuine interest in supporting young people

• Experience working with students or within a school is helpful, but not essential

• A willingness to learn, adapt and take feedback

• A strong awareness of safeguarding and professional boundaries