Aspiring Teacher - Graduate Role

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Coventry; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking aspiring teachers to gain valuable classroom experience in Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. Positions are temporary and pay £120+ per day. Start date ASAP 2026, with opportunities in secondary schools across the region.

This role is ideal for recent graduates planning to apply for teacher training or PGCE, offering exposure to a variety of subjects and year groups, plus a path into long-term teaching opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree educated (or currently studying)
• Passionate about education
• Confident and professional
• Strong communication skills
• Motivated to make a positive impact

Responsibilities

• Supporting classroom learning
• Delivering pre-planned cover lessons
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral teams
• Building positive relationships with students
• Encouraging engagement and participation

Skills

Degree educated or studying

Strong communication skills

Passionate about education

Confident and professional

Motivated to make a positive impact

Education

Degree educated or currently studying

Job description

Aspiring Teacher - Gain Classroom Experience Before Teacher Training

Stoke-on-Trent | Staffordshire | Secondary Schools

Location:Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire
Pay rate: £120+ per day
Start Date: ASAP 2026
Contract Type: Temporary
Working Pattern: Full-time / Part time

Considering a career in teaching but want classroom experience first?

Teaching Personnel are supporting secondary schools across Staffordshire who are looking for enthusiastic graduates and aspiring teachers to gain valuable school-based experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your confidence, understand school life and build the skills needed before starting teacher training or a PGCE.

You could be:

• A recent graduate
• Planning to apply for teacher training
• Looking for experience to strengthen your application
• Exploring whether teaching is the right career for you

What you'll gain:

• Experience working within secondary schools
• Exposure to a range of subjects and year groups
• Behaviour management skills
• Experience supporting teaching and learning
• Opportunities to progress into long-term and teacher training pathways

Responsibilities:

• Supporting classroom learning
• Delivering pre-planned cover lessons
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral teams
• Building positive relationships with students
• Encouraging engagement and participation

What we're looking for:

• Degree educated (or currently studying)
• Passionate about education
• Confident and professional
• Strong communication skills
• Motivated to make a positive impact

If you're considering teaching in the future, there is no better way to gain practical experience and develop your skills within a school environment.