Graduate Teacher Training

Teaching Personnel • Full-time • Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire, GB • £22,000 - £25,000 / year • 1w ago

Future Teachers Programme – Step Into Teaching

Location: Cambridge | Start Date: September 2025

Year 1: Paid School Experience | Year 2: Salaried Teacher Training Route

Are you a graduate ready to explore a career in teaching? The Future Teachers Programme in Cambridge offers a unique two-year pathway into education—starting with paid school-based experience and progressing to a salaried teacher training year.

What is the Future Teachers Programme?

This structured two-year route is designed to support passionate graduates who want to become qualified teachers but are looking to gain experience before committing to formal training. It provides:

Year 1: Classroom Experience (Cover Supervisor Role)

A full academic year working in a secondary school in Cambridge
Supervision of pre-set lessons during teacher absences
A chance to build confidence in managing a class and supporting student learning
No planning or marking—focus is on engagement, behaviour management, and learning support

Year 2: Salaried Teacher Training

A direct transition into a salaried Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme with the same school or trust
Structured mentorship from experienced staff while you work towards QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
Continued classroom responsibility and a salary as you train on the job
The ability to gain your PGCE while remaining in a familiar and supportive school environment

Why Choose This Route?

Earn while you learn: Get paid during both years of the programme
Build strong relationships: With staff, students, and the school community
Mentored progression: Develop with the guidance of expert educators
Consistent school placement: Stay within the same school or trust, offering stability and deeper professional development
Gain full QTS by the end of Year 2, with the potential to remain in a permanent role afterward

Subjects in Demand

We welcome graduates from all academic backgrounds, with a particular interest in:

English
Maths
Science
History
Geography
Religious Education
Modern Foreign Languages
Technology
And any subject you are passionate about

What You’ll Receive

Full-time school hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Access to Teaching Personnel’s discounted CPD training courses
Regular feedback, training, and in-class support
PAYE pay – no umbrella company
A clear route into teacher training with guaranteed progression opportunities

Is This Right for You?

This programme is ideal for:

Recent graduates who want to explore teaching before committing to a PGCE
Career changers seeking a structured, supportive entry into education
Anyone passionate about making a difference in young people’s lives

Apply Today

Take the first step toward a rewarding teaching career in Cambridge.
Apply now for the Future Teachers Programme and begin your journey toward QTS through a proven, supportive, and salaried route.

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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