Details:
- Salary: £1,000 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Bournemouth
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Salaried Teacher Training Programme – Secondary Schools
Bournemouth | £23,000–£27,000 salary | January 2027 start
Looking to Get Into Teaching?
Thinking about becoming a teacher but want to get some real experience in a school first?
Our 2-year salaried teacher training programme gives you the chance to work in a secondary school, build your classroom experience and work towards becoming a qualified teacher — all while earning a salary.
You'll be supported throughout the programme by experienced teachers and mentors, giving you the opportunity to learn on the job and develop your confidence along the way.
Year 1 – Gain Experience in the Classroom
Your first year will be spent working as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school in Bournemouth.
It's a great opportunity to get a feel for life in a school, build relationships with pupils and gain valuable classroom experience before moving into formal teacher training.
You'll be involved in:
Delivering lessons using resources prepared by teachers
Managing classrooms and supporting positive behaviour
Helping pupils with their learning
Working alongside teachers and school staff
Observing experienced teachers
Taking part in training and development
Building your confidence and understanding of secondary education
The aim of your first year is to give you a solid grounding in school life and prepare you for the next step.
Year 2 – Train to Become a Qualified Teacher
In your second year, you'll move into formal teacher training while continuing to work in a school.
You'll work towards achieving:
PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
As your confidence and experience grow, you'll gradually take on more responsibility for planning and delivering lessons.
You'll also receive ongoing mentoring, support and professional development throughout the year.
What You'll Get
£23,000–£27,000 salary
Fully funded PGCE and QTS
No tuition fees
Two years of paid, school-based experience
Support from experienced teachers and mentors
Regular training and professional development
A clear route into a career in teaching
Potential opportunities to progress into a permanent teaching position
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for graduates who are serious about building a career in secondary education.
You'll need:
A UK bachelor's degree or equivalent
An interest in working with young people
Good communication skills
To be organised, reliable and motivated
A willingness to learn and develop
A genuine interest in becoming a teacher
You don't need previous teaching experience. The programme is suitable for recent graduates as well as those looking to move into teaching from another career.
Programme Details
Location: Bournemouth secondary school
Salary: £23,000–£27,000
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 2 years
Qualification: PGCE + QTS
Applications: Open now
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're looking for a way into teaching that combines paid school experience, professional training and a recognised teaching qualification, this could be the opportunity for you.
Apply now for an January 2027 start in Bournemouth.
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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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