Salaried Teacher Training Programme

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

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Bridgwater is offering a two-year Salaried Teacher Training Programme that combines paid classroom experience with fully funded teacher training.

Year 1 as a Cover Supervisor provides hands-on exposure across a secondary school, while Year 2 moves you into formal teacher training with mentoring, lesson planning and delivery toward PGCE and QTS, earning £23,000–£27,000 from day one.

Qualifications

• Aspiration to train as a teacher with commitment to completing PGCE and QTS.
• Willingness to work in a secondary school and gain classroom experience.
• Ability to work across different year groups.

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.
• Progress to formal teacher training with mentoring in Year 2.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Lesson delivery

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Education

PGCE

QTS

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