Salaried Teacher Training Opportunity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid school-based experience

Fully funded PGCE and QTS

Mentoring

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Warrington is offering a 2-year salaried teacher training programme for ambitious graduates and career changers. You start as a Cover Supervisor in a Warrington secondary school, earning a salary of £23,000-£27,000 and gaining real classroom experience toward your PGCE and QTS.

The programme combines paid school-based experience, professional development and fully funded teacher training, with ongoing mentoring and progression into formal teacher training.

Qualifications

• UK bachelors degree or equivalent.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and respond positively to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons using resources provided by teaching staff.
• Supervise classes and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils with their learning.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Observe lessons and develop teaching skills.

Skills

Ambitious graduates

Career changers

Education

Bachelor's degree (UK) or equivalent

Job description

Warrington | £23,000-£27,000 salary | ASAP or November 2026 start

Teaching Personnel are currently working with secondary schools across Warrington to recruit ambitious graduates and career changers for a 2-year salaried teacher training programme, with opportunities to start ASAP or from November 2026.

If you're considering a career in teaching but want to gain real classroom experience before committing to formal teacher training, this programme offers an excellent route into the profession.

You’ll combine paid school-based experience, professional development and fully funded teacher training, following a structured pathway towards achieving your PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

During your first year, you’ll work as a Cover Supervisor within a secondary school in Warrington.

You’ll become part of the school community while developing your confidence, classroom management skills and understanding 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 and developing your understanding of effective teaching
• Taking part in training and professional development opportunities

Your first year is designed to give you a strong foundation in school life and prepare you for the next stage of your journey towards becoming a qualified teacher.

Following a successful first year, you’ll progress into formal teacher training while continuing to develop your practical experience within a school environment.

You’ll work towards achieving:

• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

As your confidence and experience grow, you’ll gradually take on greater responsibility for planning and delivering lessons.

Throughout your training, you’ll receive ongoing support, mentoring and professional development to help you build your teaching practice and work towards becoming a confident, 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 start
• A structured pathway into a teaching career
• Potential opportunities to secure a permanent teaching position following qualification

We’re looking for enthusiastic graduates and career changers who are passionate about working with young people and serious about building a long-term career in education.

You’ll need:

• A UK bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The confidence to build positive relationships with young people
• A professional and reliable approach
• A willingness to learn and respond positively to feedback
• Good organisational skills
• A genuine ambition to become a qualified secondary teacher

Previous teaching experience is not essential.

Whether you’ve recently graduated, is currently considering your career options or are looking to move into education from another profession, this programme gives you the opportunity to earn while gaining meaningful classroom experience and working towards teacher qualification.

Location: Warrington
Role: Cover Supervisor, progressing to Teacher Training
Salary: £23,000-£27,000
Start Date: ASAP or November 2026
Duration: 2 years
Qualification: PGCE + QTS
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