Salaried Teacher Training Programme

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PGCE

Salaried from day one

Two-year placement

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. offers a Salaried Teacher Training Programme in Bridgwater, starting January, with a salary from day one and a two-year placement in a secondary school. The programme combines hands‑on classroom experience with fully funded teacher training to become a qualified teacher.

Year 1 is spent as a Cover Supervisor gaining experience across the school; Year 2 moves into formal teacher training with lesson planning, delivery and mentoring towards PGCE and QTS.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in any subject.
• Genuine passion for education and working with young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, confident and resilient approach.
• Good organisation and time-management skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Willingness to learn from experienced teachers.
• Commitment to completing the full two-year programme.

Responsibilities

• Year 1: supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lessons; support pupils with their learning and engagement; develop classroom and behaviour management skills; build relationships with pupils and staff; gain experience across year groups and abilities; learn from teachers and school leaders.
• Year 2: plan and deliver own lessons; develop teaching style; assess pupil progress; learn how to create engaging lessons; ongoing mentoring and professional development; work towards PGCE and QTS.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisation

Two-year commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Salaried Teacher Training Programme – Bridgwater

£23,000–£27,000 | January Start

Want to become a teacher but would like to gain real classroom experience first?

This two-year Salaried Teacher Training Programme offers a supportive route into teaching, combining hands‑on experience in a secondary school in Bridgwater with fully funded teacher training.

You’ll earn a salary from day one while developing the practical skills, confidence and classroom experience you need to become a qualified teacher.

You’ll spend both years within the same school, allowing you to build strong relationships with pupils and staff, become part of the school community and gain a real understanding of what life as a teacher is like.

Year 1 | Build Your Classroom Experience

During your first year, you’ll work as a Cover Supervisor, gaining valuable experience across the school and developing your confidence in the classroom.

Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you’ll:

• Supervise classes and deliver pre‑prepared lessons
• Support pupils with their learning and engagement
• Develop effective classroom and behaviour management skills
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Gain experience working with different year groups and abilities
• Learn from experienced teachers and school leaders
• Develop the confidence and skills needed to progress into teacher training

Your first year gives you the opportunity to experience school life and develop your teaching skills before committing to formal teacher training.

Year 2 | Train to Become a Teacher

Once you’ve built your classroom experience, you’ll progress into formal teacher training and begin taking on greater responsibility.

You’ll start planning and delivering your own lessons, developing your teaching style, assessing pupil progress and learning how to create engaging lessons.

Throughout the year, you’ll receive ongoing mentoring and professional development while working towards your PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

What You’ll Receive

As part of the programme, you’ll benefit from:

• £23,000–£27,000 annual salary
• A salaried position from the start
• Fully funded PGCE
• The opportunity to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Two years based within the same secondary school in Bridgwater
• Hands‑on classroom experience from day one
• Dedicated mentoring and support
• Ongoing professional development
• A clear pathway into a long‑term teaching career

Who Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about education and serious about developing a career in teaching.

You could be a recent graduate taking your first step into your career, someone looking for a change of direction, or someone who already has experience working with children or young people.

You’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in any subject
• A genuine passion for education and working with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, confident and resilient approach
• Good organisation and time‑management skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• A willingness to learn from experienced teachers
• Commitment to completing the full two‑year programme

Start Your Journey Into Teaching

If you know you want to become a teacher but want the chance to build your confidence and gain genuine classroom experience first, this programme could be the ideal place to start.

You’ll earn a salary, develop your skills within a secondary school and receive the training and support you need to work towards becoming a qualified teacher.

Location and Details

Location: Bridgwater

School: Mainstream Secondary School

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.

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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