TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME | DERBY Two-Year Salaried Route • September 2026 Train to Teach. Get Paid. Become a qualified teacher while earning a competitive salary from day one. Our two-year programme combines hands-on experience, expert training, and ongoing support—giving you a clear pathway to Qualified Teacher Status. THE PROGRAMME YEAR 1 • Cover Supervisor + Training September 2026 – August 2027 Work as a salaried Cover Supervisor while building your teaching foundation through structured training and mentorship. Salary: £22,000 – £27,000 Hands-on classroom experience Regular training: lesson planning, behaviour management, assessment, safeguarding One-to-one mentorship and coaching Observe and learn from experienced teachers Pension + school holidays YEAR 2 • Formal Teacher Training September 2027 – July 2028 Progress to full teacher training while continuing to earn. Complete your qualification and secure a permanent teaching role. Continued salary support Achieve QTS by July 2028 Ongoing professional development Permanent position within our trust ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To progress to Year 2 teacher training, you'll need: UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent) GCSE Grade C/4 or above: English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or above: Science (Primary only) Equivalency tests and Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses available if needed. WHY CHOOS...