Future Teachers Programme – Gain experience on a pathway to teacher training
Are you a graduate or soon‑to‑be graduate who is considering a career in teaching? Our Future Teachers Programme offers a structured, paid route into the classroom, giving you the experience, confidence, and skills you need before progressing onto teacher training.
This programme is designed for individuals who want to build hands‑on experience in a secondary school setting while receiving ongoing support and guidance from experienced educators.
What the Programme Includes
A long‑term placement in a supportive secondary school
Gradual introduction to classroom responsibilities
Opportunities to lead small groups, support lessons and deliver pre‑planned cover
Continued training, coaching and development throughout your placement
A clear pathway into QTS‑based teacher training for successful candidates
Your Day‑to‑Day Role
Working as a Cover Supervisor, leading classes with pre-set work
Supporting pupils across key subjects
Helping with behaviour management and creating a positive learning environment
Assisting teaching staff with lesson preparation and classroom tasks
Gaining exposure to different age groups and departments
Ideal Candidates
Graduates from any discipline (or final‑year students)
Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills
Individuals who are passionate about working in education
People with leadership experience, youth work, coaching or mentoring backgrounds
Those keen to progress into teacher training after gaining school experience
Why Join the Future Teachers Programme?
Paid school‑based experience before training
Excellent preparation for PGCE, SCITT or School Direct routes
Full support from experienced teaching staff and development teams
Ideal for aspiring teachers wanting to strengthen their applications
Opportunities available across Salford, Manchester, Bolton and Bury
Accessible schools with strong public transport links and on‑site parking
If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and serious about becoming a teacher, this programme is the perfect first step.
Apply today to begin your route into teaching
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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