Salaried Teacher Training

Teaching Personnel; Harwell; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PGCE

Mentor & coaching

Practical classroom experience

Salary £23k-£27k

Career progression

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Banbury, Oxfordshire, is offering a two-year salaried teacher training programme for graduates eager to become qualified teachers while earning a salary. The programme combines classroom experience with a fully funded PGCE and QTS, in a secondary school setting.

Starting October 2026 or January 2027, you will begin as a Cover Supervisor, gain classroom management skills, and progress toward full teacher training with mentoring and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C or above.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Passion for education and supporting young people.
• Commitment to the two-year programme.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes during teacher absences.
• Supporting students to stay engaged in learning.
• Promoting positive behaviour and classroom routines.
• Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams.
• Developing understanding of the secondary curriculum.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Professional attitude

Two-year commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

GCSE English & Maths (4/C or above)

Job description

Banbury Start Date: October 2026 or January 2027
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 per annum

Are you a graduate or career changer looking to become a qualified teacher while earning a salary? We are offering an exciting two-year salaried teacher training programme in Banbury, providing a structured and supportive pathway into the teaching profession.

This programme is ideal for aspiring teachers who want to gain valuable classroom experience, develop their confidence, and achieve a fully funded PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while working in a secondary school environment.

You will join a supportive secondary school as a Cover Supervisor, developing classroom management skills, supporting student learning, and gaining first-hand experience of school life. Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, you will build the knowledge and confidence needed to progress into teacher training whilst making a positive impact on students' education. Typical responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes during teacher absences
• Supporting students to remain engaged in their learning
• Promoting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
• Developing your understanding of the secondary curriculum

Year 2: PGCE Trainee Teacher

You will progress onto a fully funded PGCE programme while remaining in the same school, gradually taking responsibility for planning, teaching and assessing lessons. Throughout your training, you will receive expert guidance and mentoring as you work towards achieving QTS and becoming a confident classroom practitioner.

What We Offer

• Salary of £23,000 - £27,000 per annum
• Fully funded PGCE and teacher training programme
• Dedicated mentor and instructional coaching throughout the two years
• Practical classroom experience from day one
• A supportive school environment with experienced education professionals
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to remain in the same school throughout the programme
• Clear progression into a teaching career upon successful completion
• Potential opportunities for long-term employment within partner schools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any subject
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Passion for education and supporting young people
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive, resilient and professional attitude
• Commitment to the two-year programme

Location Banbury, Oxfordshire

Start Date: October 2026 or January 2027
Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Two-Year Salaried Teacher Training Programme

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Salaried Teacher Training • Banbury, Oxfordshire, England