Teacher Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PGCE

Mentor and coaching

Hands-on classroom experience

Path to teaching career

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Cambridge is offering a two-year salaried teacher training programme. You will join a secondary school as a Cover Supervisor, gaining practical classroom experience while earning a salary and progressing toward PGCE and QTS.

You start in Cambridge with a salary of £23,000 - £27,000 per year, a dedicated mentor, and progression into a teaching career. The two-year programme includes fully funded PGCE and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Passion for education and supporting young people.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, resilient and professional attitude.
• Commitment to the two-year programme.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes during teacher absences
• Supporting students to remain engaged in their learning
• Promoting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
• Developing your understanding of the secondary curriculum

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

GCSE English and Maths 4/C or above

Job description

Cambridge Start Date: October 2026 or January 2027
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 per annum

Are you a graduate or career changer looking to become a qualified teacher while earning a salary?

We are offering an exciting two-year salaried teacher training programme in Cambridge, providing a structured and supportive pathway into the teaching profession. This programme is ideal for aspiring teachers who want to gain valuable classroom experience, develop their confidence, and achieve a fully funded PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while working in a secondary school environment.

You will join a supportive secondary school as a Cover Supervisor, developing classroom management skills, supporting student learning, and gaining first-hand experience of school life. Working alongside experienced teachers and school leaders, you will build the knowledge and confidence needed to progress into teacher training whilst making a positive impact on students' education. Typical responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes during teacher absences
• Supporting students to remain engaged in their learning
• Promoting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Working closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
• Developing your understanding of the secondary curriculum

Year 2: PGCE Trainee Teacher

You will progress onto a fully funded PGCE programme while remaining in the same school, gradually taking responsibility for planning, teaching and assessing lessons. Throughout your training, you will receive expert guidance and mentoring as you work towards achieving QTS and becoming a confident classroom practitioner.

What We Offer

• Salary of £23,000 - £27,000 per annum
• Fully funded PGCE and teacher training programme
• Dedicated mentor and instructional coaching throughout the two years
• Practical classroom experience from day one
• A supportive school environment with experienced education professionals
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to remain in the same school throughout the programme
• Clear progression into a teaching career upon successful completion
• Potential opportunities for long-term employment within partner schools

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any subject
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
• Passion for education and supporting young people
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive, resilient and professional attitude
• Commitment to the two-year programme

Start Date: October 2026 or January 2027
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Two-Year Salaried Teacher Training Programme

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