Graduate Future Teachers Programme

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel offers a Graduate Teacher Trainee position through the Future Teachers Programme in South Manchester. This unique opportunity enables recent graduates to gain practical experience while being supported by dedicated mentors. As a trainee, you’ll engage with students across various subjects, receiving valuable insights into a teaching career, with pay rates of £89-£95 per day.

Benefits

Earn while you learn

Personalised support with ITT application

First-hand experience in a school environment

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or final-year student.
• Strong interest in a future teaching career with openness to all subjects.
• Confident working with teenagers.

Responsibilities

• Support students in core subjects like English, maths, and science.
• Assist with classroom management and lesson preparation.
• Shadow teachers and attend CPD sessions.

Skills

Engagement with pupils

Resilience

Proactivity

Education

2:2 or above in any discipline

Job description

Programme: Future Teachers Graduate Scheme
Location: South Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time (fixed 12-month contract)
Salary: £89-£95 per day

The Programme:
Teaching Personnel's Future Teachers programme offers graduates the chance to gain practical, paid school experience before starting a formal teacher training course such as a PGCE or SCITT. This is a fully supported, structured year-long placement within a high-performing secondary school in South Manchester.

School Environment:
You will be placed in a forward-thinking, inclusive 11-16 secondary school with strong values, a commitment to raising aspirations, and a dedicated professional development programme. Staff are supportive, and you'll be paired with an experienced teacher mentor to guide your progress.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting students in lessons across core subjects like English, maths and science

• Working 1:1 or with small groups to close learning gaps and build confidence

• Assisting with classroom management, resources and lesson preparation

• Shadowing teachers, attending department meetings and CPD sessions

• Developing a strong understanding of safeguarding, SEN, and curriculum expectations

Ideal Candidate:

• Recent graduate (or final-year student) with a 2:2 or above in any discipline

• Strong interest in a future teaching career - all subjects welcomed, especially STEM and English

• Confident working with teenagers and able to engage positively with pupils

• Resilient, proactive, and ready to take on new challenges

• Keen to commit to a full academic year in a South Manchester secondary school

Why Join the Future Teachers Programme?

• Earn while you learn - £89+ per day as a graduate trainee

• First-hand experience in a real school environment

• Personalised support with your ITT application and interview process

• Build a strong CV and develop core teaching skills before formal training

• Potential for direct school-based teacher training following your placement

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 incl