Trainee English Teacher

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is offering a fully funded, school-based Trainee English Teacher position in Lewisham. This role is perfect for high-achieving English graduates who seek real classroom experience while earning a £28,000 training salary. Participants will complete their PGCE and QTS through one of London's top teacher training providers, working within a supportive environment alongside experienced educators. Immediate interviews are available for an exciting career start.

Qualifications

• Strong English graduate with excellent subject knowledge.
• Able to begin with small group sessions and progress to full class teaching.
• Open to feedback, mentoring, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Gain real classroom experience as a Trainee English Teacher.
• Complete both theoretical training and hands-on teaching.
• Work alongside experienced and inspiring teachers.

Skills

Strong English knowledge

Positive attitude

Eager to learn

Education

Degree in English

Job description

Trainee English Teacher | Lewisham

Fully funded, school-based Trainee English Teacher position at a Secondary School

Are you a high-achieving English graduate ready to take your first step into teaching?

Would you like to gain real classroom experience, earn a solid training salary, and have all training costs covered by the school, while working with one of the UK’s most reputable teacher-training providers?

If you’re a committed English graduate with a genuine passion for literature, language, and pupil progress, this Trainee English Teacher role could be the ideal start to your career.

What’s on offer:

• Trainee English Teacher posts available across Key Stages 3–5
• £28,000 training salary, with all fees fully funded
• September start, with the option to join earlier as a Teaching Assistant
• PGCE and QTS through one of London’s leading ITT providers
• Work alongside experienced, inspiring teachers
• Immediate interview available before programme enrolment

About you

• Strong English graduate with excellent subject knowledge
• Confident, positive and eager to learn
• Ready to train through a well-established, supportive programme
• Willing to complete both theoretical training and hands‑on teaching
• Able to begin with small group sessions and progress to full class teaching
• Open to ongoing feedback, mentoring and professional development
• Keen to qualify with a PGCE and QTS while gaining real classroom experience

The School

• Secondary School with a highly regarded Senior Leadership Team
• Safe, positive and well‑organised environment for staff and pupils
• Excellent reputation across London and high demand for school places
• Strong culture of support for trainee teachers
• Access to experienced subject specialists and dedicated mentors
• A great place to begin and develop a long‑term teaching career

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading education recruiters. We specialise in helping graduates and educators secure long‑term and permanent school‑based roles, such as this Trainee English Teacher position in Lewisham.