Future Teachers Programme

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is offering graduates a chance to join the Future Teachers Programme, providing classroom experience as Teaching Assistants or Cover Supervisors. This program aims to develop teaching skills and offers structured, paid training to prepare candidates for PGCE or other teacher training routes. Participants will gain insights into curriculum planning, behaviour management, and have the opportunity to work across various school settings.

Benefits

Regular training and CPD sessions

Priority access to teacher training opportunities

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• You should hold a degree in a relevant subject.
• Consider opportunities for PGCE, SCITT or Teach First.
• Be committed to pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor.
• Deliver academic interventions in English, Maths or Science.
• Observe and learn from qualified teachers.

Skills

Commitment to pupil development

Academic progress focus

Education

Degree (minimum 2:2) in a relevant subject

Job description

Train, Teach, Transform: Join Our Graduate Pathway into Education

Location: Greater Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £89–£100 per day
Contract: Full-time, term-time only

Thinking about a career in teaching but not sure where to begin? Our Future Teachers Programme is a paid school-based training route designed to give graduates classroom experience before entering teacher training.

What You'll Do:

• Support pupils in class as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor

• Deliver academic interventions in your subject specialism (English, Maths or Science)

• Observe and learn from qualified teachers

• Receive mentoring and training to build classroom skills and confidence

You Should Apply If You:

• Hold a degree (minimum 2:2) in a relevant subject

• Are considering a PGCE, SCITT or Teach First in the near future

• Want structured, paid experience to help inform your decision

• Are committed to pupil development and academic progress

Programme Benefits:

• Regular training and CPD sessions

• Priority access to teacher training opportunities

• Insight into curriculum planning, behaviour management and SEN provision

• Experience in a variety of school settings tailored to your goals

This is the perfect first step toward becoming a qualified teacher with purpose, confidence and experience behind you.

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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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