Salaried Teacher Training Opportunities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PGCE

QTS pathway

Two-year placement in Sheffield

Professional development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Sheffield offers a Salaried Teacher Training Programme starting in January, with you joining a secondary school as a Cover Supervisor in Year 1 and earning £23,000-£27,000 per year.

In Year 2 you progress to trainee teacher status, plan and deliver lessons, complete your PGCE and secure QTS, all within the same Sheffield school. Hands-on experience and mentoring are provided from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• Strong communication skills.
• Commitment to becoming a teacher.

Responsibilities

• Year 1: supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lessons.
• Support pupils with their learning and encourage engagement.
• Develop effective classroom management techniques.
• Build relationships with pupils and staff.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and mentors.
• Year 2: plan and deliver your own lessons.
• Develop teaching style and classroom practice.
• Assess pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Complete PGCE and work towards QTS.

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Salaried Teacher Training Programme - Sheffield

January Start | £23,000-£27,000

Thinking about becoming a teacher, but not quite ready to jump straight into teacher training?

This two-year Salaried Teacher Training Programme gives you the opportunity to experience what working in a school is really like, while earning a salary and building the skills you'll need for a successful teaching career.

In your first year you’ll join a Sheffield secondary school as a Cover Supervisor. You’ll supervise lessons, support pupils with their learning and work alongside experienced teachers, gradually building your confidence and classroom management skills.

Once you’ve gained that valuable experience, you’ll move into formal teacher training in your second year, where you’ll start planning and delivering your own lessons and work towards your PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Your Two-Year Journey

Year 1 | Experience School Life

You’ll join the school as a Cover Supervisor, giving you the chance to discover what it really means to work in education. You’ll:

• Supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lessons.
• Support pupils with their learning and encourage positive engagement.
• Develop effective classroom management techniques.
• Build relationships with pupils and staff.
• Gain an understanding of school policies, routines and expectations.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff.
• Develop the confidence and skills needed for your next step into teaching.

Year 2 | Train to Become a Teacher

Having gained valuable classroom experience, you’ll progress into a trainee teacher role and begin your formal teacher training. You’ll:

• Plan and deliver your own lessons.
• Develop your teaching style and classroom practice.
• Assess pupil progress and provide meaningful feedback.
• Work closely with an experienced mentor.
• Complete your PGCE.
• Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Prepare for your first position as a fully qualified teacher.

What’s included?

• £23,000-£27,000 salary
• Fully funded PGCE
• Opportunity to achieve QTS
• Hands‑on classroom experience from the beginning
• Two years based within the same Sheffield school
• Support from experienced teachers and mentors
• Ongoing professional development
• A clear pathway towards becoming a qualified teacher

Who is it for?

We’re looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about education and keen to make a difference to young people. You might be a recent graduate, looking to change careers, or already have experience working with children or young people.

You’ll need a bachelor's degree in any subject, strong communication skills, a positive and resilient attitude and a genuine commitment to becoming a teacher.

If you want to gain classroom experience before committing to formal teacher training, while earning a salary along the way, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Location: Sheffield

Start Date: January

Salary: £23,000-£27,000 per annum

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.