Job Description
Technology Graduate – Future Teachers Programme (Secondary School, Waterlooville)
Teaching Personnel are seeking Technology graduates who are eager to begin a career in education. Our Future Teachers Programme is designed to support your transition from university into teaching, providing valuable, hands-on classroom experience before undertaking formal teacher training.
If you are passionate about technology, engineering, computing, or design, and want to inspire the next generation, this is the perfect opportunity to explore a rewarding and fulfilling career in education.
Many teachers describe their careers as incredibly rewarding. If you’re confident, adaptable, and creative, teaching can also be great fun - especially when delivering lessons in a subject you’re passionate about, such as Technology.
The Role
You will work as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school in Waterlooville, primarily supporting Design and Technology lessons. The role involves supervising classes during short-term teacher absences, delivering pre-set work, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting students as they complete their tasks. With no planning or marking required, this position is focused on building your classroom confidence while providing valuable, hands-on insight into a teaching career. This role will be starting in September 2026.
Benefits of the Programme
* Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm schedule
* Ideal role immediately after university
* Opportunity to work towards PGCE and QTS while earning
* Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD courses at discounted rates
* Practical, hands-on classroom experience
* Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella company)
Whilst in placement you will:
* Reflect on your progress through a professional learning journal
* Observe experienced teachers, particularly within Technology and STEM subjects
* Learn effective classroom management and behaviour strategies
* Support students with coursework and exam preparation
* Gain insight into school policies, safeguarding, and pastoral care
* Explore how your degree knowledge applies to the curriculum
* Develop an understanding of different teaching methods and learning styles
What We’re Looking For
* A degree in Technology, Engineering, Computing, or a related subject
* A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education
* Confidence, resilience, and strong communication skills
* A proactive and enthusiastic attitude
* GCSEs in English and Maths
If you’re a Technology graduate ready to take the first step into teaching and want to make a real impact in a secondary school in Waterlooville, we’d love to hear from you.
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.