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Job Description

Future Teacher (Salaried SCITT Programme) – September 2026 Start

Location: LiverpoolContract: Temporary to Permanent

Are you a graduate with a passion for education and a desire to become a qualified teacher?

Teaching Personnel Liverpool is working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive mainstream secondary school to recruit a Future Teacher to join their team from September 2026. This is an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity that offers a structured pathway into teaching through a SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) programme, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for aspiring teachers who want to gain hands-on classroom experience while training. You will begin by supporting teaching and learning across your subject area, gradually building your skills before enrolling onto a SCITT programme with QTS awarded at the completion.

You will:

• Support students in lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Deliver small group interventions and assist with classroom management
• Work closely with experienced teachers and mentors
• Build your confidence and teaching practice ahead of formal training
• Transition onto a SCITT programme with a clear route into a permanent teaching role

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in a relevant subject (2:2 or above preferred)
• A genuine interest in becoming a secondary school teacher
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, resilient and adaptable approach
• Experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

What’s On Offer

• A clear pathway into teaching via a SCITT programme
• Opportunity to gain QTS while earning
• Ongoing support from Teaching Personnel and school-based mentors
• A temp-to-perm contract with long-term career prospects
• Experience in a supportive and inclusive secondary school environment

Why Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, dedicated to supporting educators at every stage of their career. We work closely with schools to provide meaningful opportunities that lead to long-term success.

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.