Salaried Teacher Training Path: PGCE & QTS

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Harwell; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PGCE

Two-year paid programme

Salary from day one

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. invites graduates to join a two-year salaried teacher training programme in the Banbury area. You will earn a salary from day one and work alongside experienced teachers, gaining practical classroom experience while working toward a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Year 1 places you as a Cover Supervisor to build classroom confidence, followed by Year 2, progressing into formal teacher training. This structured route leads to a career in education.

Qualifications

• No classroom experience required but a genuine interest in working with young people.
• You’ll start as a Cover Supervisor and gain classroom experience before teacher training.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes when teachers are absent.
• Delivering lessons using prepared materials.
• Supporting pupils with their learning.
• Managing classroom behaviour and keeping students engaged.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Working with experienced teachers and support staff.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Motivated learner

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Salaried Teacher Training Programme | Banbury

Start Date: November2026 or January 2027
Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 per annum
Duration: 2 Years
Location: Banbury

Ready to Start a Career in Teaching?

Are you a graduate thinking about becoming a teacher? Or perhaps you're already established in a different career and are looking for a change?

We're looking for motivated individuals to join a two-year salaried teacher training programme in the Banbury area, giving you the opportunity to gain genuine classroom experience before progressing into formal teacher training.

You'll earn a salary from the start, work alongside experienced teachers and build your confidence in the classroom, with the opportunity to work towards your PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

No previous classroom experience is essential. We're looking for people with the right attitude, strong communication skills and a genuine interest in working with young people.

Year 1: Build Your Classroom Experience

You'll begin the programme working as a Cover Supervisor, giving you the chance to experience day-to-day school life and find your feet in the classroom before starting teacher training.

You'll be responsible for:

• Supervising classes when teachers are absent
• Delivering lessons using work prepared by teaching staff
• Supporting pupils with their learning
• Managing classroom behaviour and keeping students engaged
• Building positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff

Throughout the year, you'll develop the confidence and practical skills you'll need to take the next step into teaching.

Year 2: Train to Become a Teacher

Following a successful first year, you'll progress into formal teacher training and work towards your PGCE and QTS.

You'll continue gaining hands-on classroom experience while developing your skills in:

• Planning and delivering lessons
• Classroom and behaviour management
• Assessing pupil progress
• Adapting lessons for different abilities and learning needs
• Building your confidence as a classroom teacher
• Developing your professional teaching practice

What You'll Get

• £23,000 - £26,000 salary
• Fully funded PGCE
• The opportunity to work towards QTS
• Practical classroom experience from day one
• Training and support from experienced education professionals
• A structured two-year route into teaching
• The opportunity to develop your career within a school environment

Who Are We Looking For?

This opportunity could be a great fit if you're:

• A recent graduate exploring teaching as a career
• A career changer looking to move into education
• Confident communicating and working with young people
• Positive, resilient and comfortable taking on responsibility
• Keen to learn and develop professionally
• Genuinely interested in making a difference in education

You'll need to hold a Bachelor's degree and be able to commit to the full two-year programme in the Banbury area.

Interested in Finding Out More?

If teaching is something you've been considering but you're not sure how to make the move, this programme gives you the chance to get into the classroom, gain experience and earn a salary while working towards becoming a qualified teacher.

Location: Banbury
Start Date: November 2026 or January 2027
Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 per annum

Apply today with your CV to find out more about the programme and schools we're working with in the Banbury area.

A new year. A new career. Your route into teaching starts here.

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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.
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