SALARIED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME
Weymouth | Two-Year Route | September 2026 Start
Train to Teach While You Earn
Launch your teaching career with our unique two-year salaried programme. Gain practical experience, receive expert training, and achieve Qualified Teacher Status—all while earning a competitive salary from day one.
THE TWO-YEAR PATHWAY
YEAR ONE | Cover Supervisor Role
September 2026 – August 2027
Work as a salaried Cover Supervisor while receiving intensive teacher training and mentorship. Gain hands-on classroom experience, observe experienced educators, and develop essential teaching skills in a supportive environment.
Salary: £22,500 – £25,000
Regular training on lesson planning, behaviour management, assessment, and safeguarding
Dedicated one-to-one mentorship and coaching
Classroom observation opportunities
Pension contributions and full school holidays
YEAR TWO | Teacher Training Placement
September 2027 – July 2028
Progress to formal teacher training while continuing to earn a salary. Work towards Qualified Teacher Status with ongoing support and secure a permanent teaching position within our trust.
Continued salary support
Achieve QTS by July 2028
Ongoing professional development
Direct pathway to permanent role
WHY CHOOSE THIS ROUTE?
Earn While You Learn – Receive a full salary throughout your entire training journey
Comprehensive Support – Expert mentorship, regular training sessions, and a collaborative school community
Gradual Development – Year one provides thorough preparation before formal teacher training begins
Guaranteed Progression – Clear pathway from Cover Supervisor to Qualified Teacher with strong employment prospects
No Financial Barriers – Eliminate the cost concerns of traditional training routes
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
This programme is ideal for:
→ Graduates ready to begin their teaching career
→ Career changers seeking a meaningful new direction
→ Passionate individuals committed to supporting young people
We value motivation, resilience, strong communication skills, and dedication to learning.
No previous teaching experience necessary.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your current CV to begin your application.
Programme starts: September 2026
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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