Graduate Training Programme

TN United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Future Teachers Programme with TN United Kingdom, offering recent graduates a chance to gain hands-on experience in secondary schools. This paid placement allows you to explore teaching without the commitment of a PGCE, with opportunities for both full-time and part-time roles starting September 2025.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Professional development opportunities

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Degree completed or due by summer 2025.
• Some experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Completion of an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and students through classroom activities.
• Assist with lesson planning and lead small groups.
• Provide marking and feedback.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Proactive approach

Experience with children

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

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Are you graduating in 2025 and unsure of your next steps?
Considering a career in teaching but not quite ready to commit to a PGCE?

Our Future Teachers Programme offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school setting. This paid placement allows you to explore life in the classroom, develop essential teaching skills, and see if teaching is the right path for you—without the immediate commitment of a postgraduate qualification.

What’s involved?
You’ll spend a term or more supporting teachers and students through a range of classroom activities, including:

One-to-one student support

Lesson planning assistance

Leading small groups or whole classes

Marking and feedback

Exposure to different subjects, year groups, and teaching styles

Why choose us?
As the leading education recruitment agency in the region, we work with over 90% of local schools. This means we’re well-placed to match you with a school that suits your strengths and interests. We also offer pre-placement visits, so you can meet staff, see the facilities, and ensure it’s the right fit.

We are currently recruiting for placements starting in September 2025.
Both full-time and part-time roles are available.

Subject areas in high demand include:

Other sought-after disciplines: Psychology, Business, Computing, Humanities, Spanish, French, Sports, and Drama/Performing Arts

Requirements:

A degree in any subject (completed or due to complete by summer 2025)

Some experience working with children or young people (voluntary or paid) is desirable

A friendly, proactive, and approachable attitude

Completion of an Enhanced DBS check

What we offer:

Competitive weekly pay

A dedicated consultant to guide you through the application and placement process

Continued support and professional development from your host school

A strong foundation of experience to support future teacher training or PGCE applications

If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply with a recent CV. All applicants will be contacted within two working days.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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