Graduate Trainee Teacher

Kpi Recruiting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary during training

Structured pathway to QTS

Full-time school-based training

Mentoring from teachers

KS3–KS4 teaching experience

Specialist labs & resources

Permanent position progression

Job summary

KPI Education is recruiting exceptional Maths and Science graduates for a salaried Graduate Trainee Teacher programme across a leading network of secondary schools in London.

Starting in September 2026, you'll combine structured teacher training with genuine classroom experience, expert mentoring and a full-time salary while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Qualifications

• 2:1 or First-Class degree desirable in a STEM discipline.
• Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics or Science.
• Excellent communication, resilience, enthusiasm and ambition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and manage classes as you train.
• Engage pupils, explain challenging concepts clearly and inspire.
• Develop lesson planning, assessment and behaviour management skills.
• Gain KS3/KS4 experience with potential KS5 exposure.

Skills

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Engineering

Natural Sciences

Biochemistry

Biomedical Sciences

Education

2:1 or First-Class degree

Job description

Graduate Trainee Teacher

London | September 2026 | £30,000–£35,000 | Full-Time | Salaried Teacher Training

Graduating in Maths or Science and ready to turn your subject knowledge into a career?

Want to train as a teacher while earning £30,000–£35,000 rather than returning to full-time university?

Could you see yourself leading a classroom and inspiring the next generation of mathematicians and scientists?

KPI Education is recruiting exceptional Maths and Science graduates for a salaried Graduate Trainee Teacher programme across a leading network of secondary schools in London.

Starting in September 2026, you'll combine structured teacher training with genuine classroom experience, expert mentoring and a full-time salary while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This is not a year of simply observing other teachers.

You'll be trained to become one.

Train. Earn. Qualify.

From the beginning of the programme, you'll become part of your school's teaching team.

Initially, you'll learn from experienced practitioners, observe excellent teaching and develop your understanding of lesson planning, behaviour management and assessment.

As your skills and confidence grow, you'll gradually take greater responsibility for delivering lessons and managing your own classes.

Throughout the programme, you'll receive structured coaching and regular professional development designed to turn strong subject knowledge into excellent classroom practice.

What Does the Programme Offer?

• £30,000–£35,000 salary while you train
• Structured pathway towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Full-time school-based training from September 2026
• Specialist pathways for Maths and Science graduates
• Dedicated mentoring from experienced teachers
• Regular coaching and professional development
• Gradually increasing classroom responsibility
• Experience teaching across KS3 and KS4, with potential KS5 exposure
• Develop lesson planning, assessment and behaviour management skills
• Access to specialist laboratories and excellent teaching resources
• Join an established network of successful London schools
• Potential progression into a permanent teaching position following successful completion

Who Are We Looking For?

We're particularly interested in graduates from:

Mathematics | Physics | Chemistry | Biology | Engineering | Natural Sciences | Biochemistry | Biomedical Sciences | and related STEM disciplines

A 2:1 or First-Class degree is highly desirable, alongside a strong academic background and excellent subject knowledge.

You don't need to arrive as a finished teacher.

You do need the communication skills, resilience, enthusiasm and ambition required to become one.

You'll be expected to engage young people, explain challenging concepts clearly and demonstrate a genuine commitment to helping pupils achieve academically.

Why Choose School-Based Teacher Training?

For graduates who already know teaching is the direction they want to take, this programme offers the opportunity to begin developing your career immediately.

Rather than completing your training away from the realities of school life, you'll learn inside the classroom, surrounded by experienced teachers who can coach and support your development.

By the end of the programme, the aim is for you to have developed the knowledge, confidence and practical experience required to progress as a qualified Maths or Science teacher.

Start Your Teaching Career This September

Whether you're graduating this year or already have your degree, this could be your opportunity to turn your STEM expertise into a rewarding professional career.