Future Teachers Programme – Secondary School Experience – Stockport
Location: Stockport
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday, term time only
Salary: £89–£95 per day
Duration: Full academic year (2025–26), with teacher training routes available thereafter
Overview:
If you're a graduate considering a career in teaching, our Future Teachers Programme is a structured and fully supported school-based route into education. We’re recruiting graduates to join a vibrant and progressive secondary school in Stockport, where you’ll work as a Teaching Assistant or Cover Supervisor, gaining hands-on classroom experience.
This is the perfect opportunity to build your confidence, develop your teaching skills, and enhance your application for a PGCE, SCITT, or School Direct programme.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Working closely with pupils aged 11–16 across a range of subjects, depending on your specialism and interests
* Leading small-group interventions, particularly in English, Maths, Science, or Humanities
* Supporting classroom teachers with lesson preparation, learning activities, and behaviour management
* Assisting with student well-being, monitoring academic progress and behaviour
* Covering short-term teacher absences with full support from the school’s cover team
* Accessing CPD sessions, lesson observations, and regular feedback to improve your practice
Who We’re Looking For:
* Recent graduates (or final-year students) from any discipline, particularly Education, Psychology, English, Maths, or Science
* Applicants who are enthusiastic about working with young people and contributing to their development
* Individuals with excellent communication skills, resilience, and a positive attitude
* Previous experience working with children or in a school setting is desirable but not essential
Programme Benefits:
* A guaranteed, full-time paid role in a school
* Termly reviews with a Teaching Personnel consultant to support your development
* Opportunity to progress into salaried teacher training routes following successful completion
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.
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