Paid Teacher Training

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and support

Professional development

Structured pathway into teaching

Paid school-based experience

PGCE and QTS funded

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are partnering with Sheffield secondary schools to recruit graduates and career changers into a 2-year salaried teacher training programme that starts in January 2027. In year one, you’ll work as a Cover Supervisor in a Sheffield school, gaining classroom experience and developing your skills.

The programme blends paid school-based experience with professional development and a fully funded PGCE and QTS, providing a clear route into teaching and a potential permanent position

Qualifications

• UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Professional and reliable approach.
• Willingness to learn and respond positively to feedback.
• Good classroom management and organisational skills.
• Ambition to become a qualified teacher.

Responsibilities

• Delivering lessons using resources provided by teaching staff.
• Supervising classes and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with their learning.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff.
• Observing lessons to develop understanding of effective teaching.
• Participating in training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Sorry - here it is with the location changed to Sheffield:

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

Teaching Personnel are currently working with secondary schools in Sheffield to recruit graduates and career changers for a 2-year salaried teacher training programme, starting in January 2027.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are considering a career in teaching and want to gain valuable experience in a school before progressing into formal teacher training.

The programme combines paid school-based experience, professional development and fully funded teacher training, providing a structured route towards achieving PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

During the first year, you will work as a Cover Supervisor within a secondary school in Sheffield.

This will give you the opportunity to become part of a school community, develop your classroom management skills and gain first-hand experience of working with secondary-aged pupils.

As a Cover Supervisor, your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering lessons using work and resources provided by teaching staff

• Supervising classes and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Supporting pupils with their learning

• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Building positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff

• Observing lessons to develop your understanding of effective teaching

• Taking part in training and professional development opportunities

The first year is designed to give you a strong foundation in school life and prepare you for the next stage of the programme.

Following your successful first year, you will progress into formal teacher training while continuing to gain practical experience within a school.

You will work towards achieving:

• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

As your confidence and experience develops, you will gradually take on increased responsibility for planning and delivering lessons.

You will receive ongoing support and mentoring throughout your training, allowing you to develop your teaching practice and work towards becoming a qualified teacher.

• £23,000-£27,000 salary

• Fully funded PGCE and QTS

• No tuition fees

• Two years of paid school-based experience

• Dedicated mentoring and support

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Practical classroom experience from the beginning of the programme

• A structured pathway into a teaching career

• Potential opportunities to secure a permanent teaching position following qualification

This programme would suit graduates or career changers who are passionate about working with young people and are considering a long-term career in education.

You will need:

• A UK bachelor's degree or equivalent

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with young people

• A professional and reliable approach

• A willingness to learn and respond positively to feedback

• Good classroom management and organisational skills

• A genuine ambition to become a qualified teacher

Previous teaching experience is not essential.

Whether you have recently graduated or are looking to move into education following a career elsewhere, this programme provides the opportunity to gain meaningful school experience before progressing into teacher training.

Location: Sheffield
Role: Cover Supervisor - progressing to Teacher