Trainee Teacher

KPI EDUCATION; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national education recruitment agency is seeking ambitious graduates and career-changers for Trainee Teacher positions across the UK. This role involves hands-on classroom experience with structured mentoring, aiming for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Opportunities are available in various educational settings nationwide, offering both salaried and tuition-fee training pathways. Candidates will learn on the job, earn while they train, and have strong employment prospects upon qualification. This is the first step to a rewarding teaching career.

Qualifications

• Ambitious graduates or career-changers are welcome.
• No previous teaching experience required but passion for education is key.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Train in a school setting while teaching lessons under supervision.
• Receive structured mentoring and regular feedback.
• Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and PGCE.

Job description

Trainee Teacher – Nationwide (UK)

School-Based | Salaried & Tuition-Fee Routes Available

Thinking about becoming a teacher but not sure where to start?

Want hands-on classroom experience while training, not just theory?

Ready to turn your degree into a career that genuinely makes a difference?

We are working with schools across the UK to recruit ambitious graduates and career-changers into Trainee Teacher positions starting throughout the academic year. Opportunities are available nationwide — including London, the South East, Midlands, North West and beyond — across primary, secondary and specialist settings.

These are school-based teacher training routes, meaning you’ll train inside a real classroom from day one, supported by experienced mentors while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Both salaried and tuition-fee training pathways are available, depending on location, subject and experience.

What the Trainee Teacher Role Involves:

• Training in a school, not just at university
• Teaching lessons under supervision while gradually increasing responsibility
• Receiving structured mentoring, coaching and regular feedback
• Working towards QTS (and PGCE in many cases)
• Gaining experience in behaviour management, planning and assessment
• Being part of a professional school staff team from day one

Why Train This Way?

• Learn on the job with real classroom experience
• Earn while you train (on salaried routes)
• Strong employment prospects upon qualification
• Tailored support and subject-specific development
• A clear, practical route into a long‑term teaching career

We support applicants at every stage — from initial application and school matching to interview preparation and securing the right training route.

Ready to take the first step into teaching?

Send your CV and a short cover letter to Ryan at KPI Education today to explore Trainee Teacher opportunities across the UK.

Applications are being reviewed immediately.