Future Teacher Programme

Teaching Personnel; Merley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PGCE & QTS

Two years paid school-based experience

Mentoring and professional development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is offering a Salaried Teacher Training Programme in Bournemouth. The two-year scheme pays £23,000–£27,000 and starts January 2027, allowing you to work in a secondary school while earning a salary.

Year 1 places you as a Cover Supervisor in a Bournemouth secondary school, gaining classroom experience, managing behaviour and supporting learning under teacher supervision. Year 2 moves you into formal teacher training toward QTS, with ongoing mentoring and professional

Qualifications

• UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• No prior teaching experience required.
• Two-year paid, school-based experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons using resources prepared by teachers.
• Manage classrooms and support positive behaviour.
• Help pupils with their learning.
• Work alongside teachers and school staff.
• Observe experienced teachers and take part in training.

Skills

Interest in youth

Organised

Reliable

Motivated

Willingness to learn

Education

UK bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Salaried Teacher Training Programme - Secondary Schools

Bournemouth | £23,000-£27,000 salary | January 2027 start

Looking to Get Into Teaching?

Thinking about becoming a teacher but want to get some real experience in a school first?

Our 2-year salaried teacher training programme gives you the chance to work in a secondary school, build your classroom experience and work towards becoming a qualified teacher - all while earning a salary.

You'll be supported throughout the programme by experienced teachers and mentors, giving you the opportunity to learn on the job and develop your confidence along the way.

Year 1 - Gain Experience in the Classroom

Your first year will be spent working as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school in Bournemouth.

It's a great opportunity to get a feel for life in a school, build relationships with pupils and gain valuable classroom experience before moving into formal teacher training.

You'll be involved in:

Delivering lessons using resources prepared by teachers

Managing classrooms and supporting positive behaviour

Helping pupils with their learning

Working alongside teachers and school staff

Observing experienced teachers

Taking part in training and development

Building your confidence and understanding of secondary education

The aim of your first year is to give you a solid grounding in school life and prepare you for the next step.

Year 2 - Train to Become a Qualified Teacher

In your second year, you'll move into formal teacher training while continuing to work in a school.

You'll work towards achieving:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

As your confidence and experience grow, you'll gradually take on more responsibility for planning and delivering lessons.

You'll also receive ongoing mentoring, support and professional development throughout the year.

What You'll Get

Fully funded PGCE and QTS

Two years of paid, school-based experience

Support from experienced teachers and mentors

Regular training and professional development

A clear route into a career in teaching

Potential opportunities to progress into a permanent teaching position

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for graduates who are serious about building a career in secondary education.

You'll need:

A UK bachelor's degree or equivalent

An interest in working with young people

To be organized, reliable and motivated

A willingness to learn and develop

A genuine interest in becoming a teacher

You don't need previous teaching experience. The programme is suitable for recent graduates as well as those looking to move into teaching from another career.

Location: Bournemouth secondary school
Salary: £23,000-£27,000
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 2 years
Qualification: PGCE + QTS
Applications: Open now

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for a way into teaching that combines paid school experience, professional training and a recognised teaching qualification, this could be the opportunity for you.

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