Future Teacher Programme

Teaching Personnel; Bidston Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected education agency is offering a Future Teacher Programme in Wallasey. This full-time position allows candidates to gain practical experience as cover supervisors while training to become qualified teachers. Ideal for graduates with a strong desire to teach, the role includes mentoring and support, high-quality training, and the opportunity to achieve QTS and potentially a PGCE without tuition costs.

Benefits

Full salary during Cover Supervisor year

High-quality mentoring

Fully funded QTS and PGCE opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in any subject, preference for core subjects.
• Strong desire to become a qualified teacher.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons when teachers are absent.
• Manage student behaviour per school policies.
• Support departments with administrative tasks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation skills

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Adaptability

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree (minimum 2:2 classification)

Job description

Overview

Future Teacher Programme

Location: Wallasey
Contract Type: Full-time (Initial 1-Year Contract)
Start Date: October 2025
Salary: Based on experience and qualifications
Progression: School-based Teacher Training (SKiP Programme) from Year 2

What is the SKiP Programme?

The SKiP (School-based Initial Teacher Training) programme is a practical, school-embedded route into teaching. It allows aspiring teachers to train on the job, learning alongside experienced educators while working towards QTS, with the option to study for a PGCE alongside it.

Year 1: Cover Supervisor & Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects when teachers are absent.
• Manage student behaviour in line with the school\'s policies.
• Support departments with admin, interventions, and classroom activities.
• Build rapport with students and gain confidence in leading a classroom.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and school life.
• Prepare for entry onto the SKiP programme through mentoring and CPD.
• Support with extra tuition and intervention for students.

Year 2: Teacher Training via SKiP

• Begin your SKiP training in a subject area you are passionate about (e.g., Maths, English, Science, etc.).
• Receive regular mentoring, lesson observations, and feedback.
• Teach a reduced timetable as you develop your skills and confidence.
• Work towards achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and potentially a PGCE, depending on the provider partnership.
• Fully embed yourself in the curriculum and contribute to the life of the school.

Candidate Requirements

• A degree (minimum 2:2 classification) - any subject considered, preference given to core subjects (Maths, English, Science).
• A strong desire to become a qualified teacher.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to engage and motivate students.
• Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive attitude.
• Commitment to a two-year journey from graduate to teacher.

Why Join Us?

• Structured pathway into teaching via SKiP.
• Full salary during your Cover Supervisor year.
• High-quality mentoring and support from experienced staff.
• Access to internal CPD and external training.
• Opportunity to gain QTS and potentially PGCE with no tuition costs (fully funded route).
• Become part of a forward-thinking and supportive team.
• 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.

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