Graduate Teaching Pathway – Oxbridge & Russell Group Graduates | Secondary School Partner | Richmond Borough

Location: Richmond Borough, South West London
Start Date: September 2026 
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term to Permanent
Salary: £595–£650 per week (dependent on experience)

Are you a high-achieving graduate from Oxford, Cambridge or a Russell Group university looking to begin a rewarding and impactful career in education?

KPI Education is partnering with an exceptional secondary school within the Richmond Borough, part of a highly supportive and successful multi-academy trust, to recruit ambitious graduates who are considering a future in teaching. The school has an excellent reputation for developing talented graduates into outstanding educators through structured mentoring, comprehensive professional development and clear progression routes into teacher training.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience whilst working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders who are passionate about nurturing the next generation of educational professionals. Whether you are considering teacher training in the near future or want to gain meaningful school-based experience before making your next career move, this opportunity offers the ideal foundation.

About the School & Trust

Our partner school is a thriving and inclusive secondary school where academic achievement, student wellbeing and staff development are at the heart of everything they do. Students are encouraged to develop academically, socially and personally within a supportive learning environment that promotes ambition, resilience and success.

As part of a well-established and highly regarded trust, staff benefit from extensive collaboration, outstanding training opportunities and a culture that prioritises mentorship, wellbeing and professional growth. The trust has a proven track record of supporting graduates and early-career professionals, with many former graduates progressing into teacher training and permanent teaching positions.

Graduates joining the school will become part of a welcoming and supportive team where development opportunities are plentiful and career progression is actively encouraged. Staff are provided with regular coaching, access to expert practitioners and opportunities to collaborate across the trust's wider network of schools.

Graduate Teaching Pathway

Successful candidates will work within their subject specialism, supporting teaching and learning across the school whilst developing the skills, knowledge and confidence required for a future teaching career.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting students in lessons and intervention groups

• Working closely with experienced teachers and department leaders

• Helping to raise attainment and student confidence

• Delivering targeted academic support

• Developing classroom management skills

• Assisting with lesson preparation and delivery

• Gaining exposure to lesson planning and assessment

• Receiving ongoing mentoring and professional guidance

• Building valuable experience before progressing into teacher training

• Supporting students with revision strategies and independent learning

• Contributing to enrichment activities and wider school life

This pathway is ideal for graduates who are passionate about their subject and motivated to make a positive difference to young people's lives. The role offers genuine exposure to teaching and learning whilst allowing graduates to determine whether a long-term career in education is the right fit.

Additional Opportunities Available

Alongside our Graduate Teaching Pathway, we are also recruiting for a range of education-based positions, including:

• Unqualified Teacher Roles

• Cover Supervisor Positions

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Roles

These opportunities provide excellent routes into teaching and allow graduates to develop transferable skills whilst gaining practical classroom experience.

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for the Graduate Teaching Pathway, applicants must:

• Hold a degree from a recognised UK university

• Be a graduate of Oxford, Cambridge or a Russell Group university

• Have a strong academic background throughout their education

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrate a genuine interest in education and teaching

• Be committed to safeguarding and supporting young people

• Have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom

• Be enthusiastic, professional and eager to learn

• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability and a positive attitude

Important Information

Applicants must already have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

The school and trust are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. Candidates requiring Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship or any other form of employment sponsorship will not be considered for these opportunities.

Desirable Experience

Although not essential, experience in any of the following areas would be beneficial:

• Tutoring

• Mentoring

• Coaching

• Youth work

• Classroom support

• Voluntary work with young people

• Summer school programmes

• University outreach initiatives

• Sports coaching

• Community engagement projects

What the School Offers

• Outstanding mentorship from experienced educators

• Structured professional development programmes

• Clear pathways into teacher training and QTS

• Supportive leadership and collaborative departments

• Opportunities for long-term career progression

• Excellent staff wellbeing initiatives

• Access to a successful and growing trust network

• Valuable classroom experience in a high-performing school

• Ongoing coaching and feedback from experienced professionals

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives

This is a fantastic opportunity for ambitious graduates seeking a structured route into teaching within a school that genuinely invests in the development of future educators. You will join an environment where support, development and professional growth are prioritised from day one, providing the ideal platform from which to launch a successful teaching career.

Apply Today

If you are an Oxbridge or Russell Group graduate looking to gain meaningful school-based experience and take the first step towards a successful teaching career, we would love to hear from you.

KPI Education is proud to work with schools that value talent, ambition and professional development, helping exceptional graduates secure rewarding and long-term careers within education.

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