Graduate Opportunity – Future Teachers Programme (Primary Education)
Location: Salisbury
Start Date: September 2026
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Are you a recent graduate considering a career in education? Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Future Teachers Programme, designed to support your transition into teaching after university.
This programme is ideal for graduates who want to gain hands‑on classroom experience before enrolling in formal teacher training. If you’re confident, creative, and passionate about your subject, this is a fantastic opportunity to explore a highly rewarding career.
About the Role
Successful candidates will work in a primary school in Salisbury as a Cover Supervisor. In this role, you will:
* Supervise classes during the short‑term absence of teachers
* Deliver pre‑set lesson materials (no planning or marking required)
* Ensure students remain engaged and on task
* Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
This position offers valuable insight into the teaching profession while allowing you to build confidence in a classroom setting.
Benefits
* Structured Monday–Friday timetable
* Ideal role immediately after university
* Opportunity to gain PGCE and QTS while earning
* Access to discounted CPD courses through Teaching Personnel
* Practical, classroom‑based training and experience
* PAYE pay structure (no umbrella company)
* All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay
* Temporary position, with possibility of becoming permanent in some cases
* We offer all registered candidates free child protection and prevent duty training
Subject Areas
We welcome graduates from a wide range of subject backgrounds, including:
* KS1
* KS2
* Resource Base
Programme Experience
During your placement, you will:
* Keep a reflective journal of your experiences
* Observe lessons across various subjects
* Learn effective teaching strategies, behaviour management, and differentiation
* Support pastoral care and student development
* Gain insight into school policies and procedures
* Develop subject‑specific teaching knowledge
* Assist students with coursework and exam preparation
If you’re ready to take the first step toward a career in teaching and want to gain meaningful, paid experience in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants must possess the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 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."
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