Salaried Teacher Training Programme

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Salaried Teacher Training Programme – Bridgwater

£23,000–£27,000 | January Start

Want to become a teacher but would like to gain real classroom experience first?

This two-year Salaried Teacher Training Programme offers a supportive route into teaching, combining hands-on experience in a secondary school in Bridgwater with fully funded teacher training.

You’ll earn a salary from day one while developing the practical skills, confidence and classroom experience you need to become a qualified teacher.

You’ll spend both years within the same school, allowing you to build strong relationships with pupils and staff, become part of the school community and gain a real understanding of what life as a teacher is like.

Year 1 | Build Your Classroom Experience

During your first year, you’ll work as a Cover Supervisor, gaining valuable experience across the school and developing your confidence in the classroom.

Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you’ll:

Supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lessons
Support pupils with their learning and engagement
Develop effective classroom and behaviour management skills
Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Gain experience working with different year groups and abilities
Learn from experienced teachers and school leaders
Develop the confidence and skills needed to progress into teacher training
Your first year gives you the opportunity to experience school life and develop your teaching skills before committing to formal teacher training.

Year 2 | Train to Become a Teacher

Once you’ve built your classroom experience, you’ll progress into formal teacher training and begin taking on greater responsibility.

You’ll start planning and delivering your own lessons, developing your teaching style, assessing pupil progress and learning how to create engaging lessons.

Throughout the year, you’ll receive ongoing mentoring and professional development while working towards your PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

What You’ll Receive

As part of the programme, you’ll benefit from:

£23,000–£27,000 annual salary
A salaried position from the start
Fully funded PGCE
The opportunity to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Two years based within the same secondary school in Bridgwater
Hands-on classroom experience from day one
Dedicated mentoring and support
Ongoing professional development
A clear pathway into a long-term teaching career

Who Are We Looking For?

We’re looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about education and serious about developing a career in teaching.

You could be a recent graduate taking your first step into your career, someone looking for a change of direction, or someone who already has experience working with children or young people.

You’ll need:

A bachelor’s degree in any subject
A genuine passion for education and working with young people
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A positive, confident and resilient approach
Good organisation and time-management skills
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
A willingness to learn from experienced teachers
Commitment to completing the full two-year programme

Start Your Journey Into Teaching

If you know you want to become a teacher but want the chance to build your confidence and gain genuine classroom experience first, this programme could be the ideal place to start.

You’ll earn a salary, develop your skills within a secondary school and receive the training and support you need to work towards becoming a qualified teacher.

Location: Bridgwater
School: Mainstream Secondary School
Start Date: January
Salary: £23,000–£27,000 per annum

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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