Graduate Teaching Programme

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking candidates for their ‘Future Teachers’ Programme as Graduate Cover Supervisors, starting in Easter and September 2025. This opportunity is ideal for university students wanting hands-on experience before committing to PGCE. Roles are flexible, with competitive pay and valuable classroom exposure to help decide on a future teaching career.

Benefits

Competitive pay with weekly payments

13 weeks holiday per annum

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing learning and development

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• A degree in any field is required.
• Experience with children is desirable but not essential.
• Friendly, approachable nature with engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with one-to-one support and lesson planning.
• Teach across various age groups and support students.
• Mark student work and help in classroom environments.

Skills

Engagement

Support

Adaptability

Education

Degree in any field

Job description

Are you in your final year of university and uncertain about your next steps? Have you thought about a career in teaching but are unsure whether to commit to a PGCE just yet? Our ‘Future Teachers’ Programme offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a term or more of hands-on experience within a secondary school setting, helping you explore the basics of teaching without the immediate commitment to a formal teacher training programme.

Starting in Easter 2025 or September 2025, this role allows you to experience the world of education and gain practical skills in teaching. As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you'll have the chance to assist with one-to-one support, lesson planning, teaching across a variety of age groups, and marking work. This is the perfect chance to develop your skills, learn what type of teaching appeals to you, and decide if teaching is the right career path.

Why Join Our Future Teachers Programme?

• Gain valuable classroom experience working with students of different abilities and age groups.
• Develop your teaching skills through lesson planning, delivering lessons, and providing student support.
• Enjoy a competitive pay rate, making this a great opportunity to build your career while earning.
• The chance to explore teaching without committing to a PGCE straight away.
• Flexibility to work full-time or part-time, depending on your preference and availability.

As the leading recruitment agency in the teaching sector, we work with over 90% of secondary schools in the local area. This allows us to match you with a school that suits your interests and aspirations. We arrange prior meetings with schools, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet staff, students, and explore the school environment to ensure it’s the right fit for you.

We are actively recruiting for Easter 2025 and September 2025 placements across a variety of subjects. Schools are particularly looking for graduates in core subjects such as Maths, Science, and English. Additionally, there are also opportunities in Psychology, Business, Computing, Humanities, Spanish, French, Sports, and Drama/Performing Arts.

Roles Available:

• Term placements starting in Easter 2025.
• Year-long placements starting in September 2025.
• Full-time and part-time roles available.

Requirements:

• A degree in any field (teaching or education experience is not required).
• Experience working with children, whether professionally or voluntarily, is desirable but not essential.
• A friendly, approachable nature with the ability to engage and support students.
• Willingness to undergo a child-only DBS check.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay with weekly payments.
• 13 weeks of holiday per annum (to align with school terms).
• A dedicated consultant to guide you through every step of the application process.
• Ongoing support and learning development from your chosen school.
• Build your confidence and gain invaluable experience to support future PGCE applications.

If you're interested in starting your teaching career and want to gain experience in a supportive school environment, apply now! All applicants will be contacted within 2 working days.

Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting teaching career in 2025!

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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