Teacher Training

Graduate Teacher Training Programme – Chesterfield

Start Your Teaching Career | September 2026

Salary: £23,000–£27,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time

Shape the Future Through Education

Are you passionate about inspiring young people and considering a career in teaching? Our school in Chesterfield is looking for enthusiastic graduates and aspiring educators to join our Teacher Training Programme.

This school-based programme combines practical classroom experience with expert mentoring, giving you the skills, confidence, and support needed to begin a successful career in education.

As a trainee teacher, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work alongside experienced teachers in a supportive school environment
• Develop practical classroom management and lesson planning skills
• Support pupils of varying abilities to reach their full potential
• Build confidence through real teaching experience
• Receive regular coaching, feedback, and professional guidance

Our programme is designed to help you succeed through:

• A structured, school-based teacher training pathway
• One-to-one mentoring from experienced teaching professionals
• Ongoing professional development and training workshops
• Classroom observations and constructive feedback
• A collaborative team committed to your success

We welcome applications from:

• Graduates from any degree discipline
• Career changers looking for a rewarding new profession
• Individuals with a genuine passion for education and working with young people

Applicants should have:

• A Bachelor's degree (or be due to graduate before September 2026)
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent qualifications)
• The right to work in the UK

• Competitive salary of £23,000–£27,000
• Comprehensive teacher training programme
• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development
• The opportunity to build a rewarding long‑term career in education

Ready to take the first step towards becoming a teacher?

Submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in education and why you would be an excellent addition to our Teacher Training Programme.

Join our school in Chesterfield and begin an exciting career where you can inspire, support and shape the next generation.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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’, which 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 preventive duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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