Teacher training

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SALARIED TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME Two-Year Route | PGCE and QTS | September 2026

Get Paid to Become a Teacher

No tuition fees. No financial stress. Just a clear, supported pathway to becoming a fully qualified teacher—earning a salary from your very first day.

HOW THE PROGRAMME WORKS

YEAR ONE | Cover Supervisor with Training Support September 2026 – August 2027

Begin as a fully employed Cover Supervisor, earning from day one while building classroom confidence and professional skills.

Salary and Benefits:

• Starting salary from £24,000
• Workplace pension
• Full school holiday entitlement
• Complete employment package

Training and Development:

• Daily classroom experience with real students
• Weekly training: lesson planning, behaviour management, assessment, and safeguarding
• Dedicated mentor providing regular one-to-one coaching
• Structured observation alongside experienced teachers
• Gradually increasing teaching responsibilities

YEAR TWO | Initial Teacher Training September 2027 – July 2028

Progress into formal ITT with continued financial support, working towards your PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status.

By completion you will have:

• Achieved your PGCE qualification
• Gained full Qualified Teacher Status
• Secured a permanent teaching position
• Continued financial support throughout

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree (UK or internationally recognised equivalent)
• GCSE English Language — Grade C/4 or above
• GCSE Mathematics — Grade C/4 or above

Please note: We are unable to sponsor visa applications. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

WHY CHOOSE THIS ROUTE

• Earn From Day One Starting from £24,000—no financial barriers, no debt accumulation.
• Unrivalled Preparation Twelve months of real classroom experience before your ITT year begins.
• Intensive Mentorship Dedicated mentor support throughout both years of the programme.
• Dual Qualification Graduate with both PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

No prior teaching experience required.

We are looking for individuals with:

• Genuine enthusiasm for education and young people
• Resilience and willingness to learn
• Strong communication skills
• Right to work in the United Kingdom
• Commitment to completing both years

Ideal for: Recent graduates | Career changers | Anyone passionate about shaping young futures

HOW TO APPLY

Send your CV to the contact details below. We will arrange an informal conversation, and successful candidates begin 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.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.