Embark on Your Teaching Journey in the Cambridge Area: Enroll in Our Future Teachers Programme Today!
Are you a recent graduate passionate about education and eager to embark on the rewarding path of teaching? Look no further! Teaching Personnel invites you to join our esteemed Future Teachers Programme in the vibrant Cambridge area. This unique opportunity is designed to kickstart your teaching career and provide invaluable experience before formal teacher training.
Why Choose Our Programme?
Teaching is not just a career; it's a calling that brings immense fulfillment. At Teaching Personnel, we believe in the power of passionate educators who inspire and engage their students. Join us and discover the joy of teaching!
Role Overview – Year 1: Classroom Experience
As a successful Future Teacher, you'll take on the role of a Cover Supervisor within a secondary school in the Cambridge area. Your responsibilities will include stepping in during short-term teacher absences, ensuring continuity in student learning by overseeing tasks set by the teacher. While there's no active teaching, marking, or planning required at this stage, you'll provide classroom supervision, deliver a high-quality learning experience, and gain valuable insights into the teaching profession.
Year 2: Initial Teacher Training (ITT) with QTS
Following a successful first year in the programme, you’ll progress into the ITT year, during which you’ll undertake formal teacher training. This second year is structured to allow you to:
* Work towards gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* Earn while you train, continuing your placement at the same school or a partner school
* Follow a structured curriculum aligned with Department for Education (DfE) standards
* Be mentored by experienced educators and supported by training providers
* Receive regular observations, feedback, and developmental support
* Attend scheduled study days and complete written assignments (as part of your PGCE if applicable)
* Develop your own lesson planning, delivery, and assessment practice
This hands-on approach allows you to grow your confidence in the classroom and become a fully qualified teacher by the end of the academic year.
Key Details
Start Date: September 2025
Benefits:
* Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM timetable
* Seamless transition from support role to teacher training
* Opportunity to earn your PGCE and QTS while gaining real classroom experience
* Access to discounted CPD courses
* Mentoring from experienced teaching staff
* Wages received via PAYE, not an umbrella company
Subject Specialisms
You can choose to work in any subject you have a passion for, including but not limited to:
* Maths
* English
* Science
* History
* Geography
* Ethics and Philosophy/Religious Education
* Modern Foreign Languages
* Technology
Ready to Start Your Teaching Adventure?
If this opportunity resonates with you and you're eager to learn more, we’re excited to hear from you! Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV and take the first step towards a fulfilling teaching career with Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers Programme. Let’s inspire the next generation together in the Cambridge area!
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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