Role: Graduate Trainee English Teacher Location: Leicester Start Date: September 2025 Salary: From £28,921 per annum - Graduate Trainee English Teacher Contract: Full-time | Paid Teacher Training | Opportunity for Permanent Role Get Paid to Train as an English Teacher – Right Here in Leicester - Graduate Trainee English Teacher Are you a final-year student or recent graduate from a top UK university, with a predicted or achieved 2:1 or above in English Literature, English Language, or a related subject? Looking to begin your teaching career with financial security, classroom experience, and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) — all without the cost of university tuition? - Graduate Trainee English Teacher This is your opportunity to join a salaried, school-based teacher training programme in a well-regarded secondary school in Leicester. You’ll gain real classroom experience from day one, receive expert mentorship, and complete your training in just one academic year. What This English Teaching Programme Offers Graduate Trainee English Teacher £28,921 salary while you train — no student loans or tuition fees Earn Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by July 2026 Train in a supportive, high-performing Leicester-based secondary school Receive mentorship from experienced English teachers and educational leaders Guaranteed permanent teaching role within the Trust after successful completion Access to career development, CPD, and leadership training post-QTS Who We’re Looking For – Graduate Trainee English Teacher We’re seeking someone who: Holds (or is predicted) a 2:1 or higher in English Literature, English Language, or a closely related subject Is graduating in 2025 or has recently graduated from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university Is passionate about English education and inspiring young learners through language and literature Can commit to one full academic year of in-school training in Leicester (September 2025 – July 2026) Has the legal right to work in the UK (unfortunately, we cannot offer visa sponsorship) Why Start Your Teaching Career in Leicester? Graduate Trainee English Teacher Leicester is home to a number of vibrant, student-centred secondary schools and offers an inclusive, supportive teaching environment. As part of a nationally respected Multi Academy Trust, you’ll benefit from structured support, continuous professional development, and rapid progression — all while earning a salary and avoiding postgraduate tuition fees. Graduate Trainee English Teacher How to Apply – Graduate Trainee English Teacher Send your CV directly to James at KPI Education. Kickstart your career in education — earn while you learn, inspire the next generation, and become a fully qualified English teacher by July 2026. Graduate Trainee English Teacher INDEDU Graduate Trainee English Teacher