Trainee English Teacher

Trainee English Teacher | Lewisham

Fully funded, school-based Trainee English Teacher position at a Secondary School

Are you a high-achieving English graduate ready to take your first step into teaching?

Would you like to gain real classroom experience, earn a solid training salary, and have all training costs covered by the school, while working with one of the UK’s most reputable teacher-training providers?

If you’re a committed English graduate with a genuine passion for literature, language, and pupil progress, this Trainee English Teacher role could be the ideal start to your career.

• Trainee English Teacher posts available across Key Stages 3–5
• £28,000 training salary, with all fees fully funded
• September start, with the option to join earlier as a Teaching Assistant
• PGCE and QTS through one of London’s leading ITT providers
• Work alongside experienced, inspiring teachers
• Immediate interview available before programme enrolment

• Strong English graduate with excellent subject knowledge
• Confident, positive and eager to learn
• Ready to train through a well-established, supportive programme
• Willing to complete both theoretical training and hands‑on teaching
• Able to begin with small group sessions and progress to full class teaching
• Open to ongoing feedback, mentoring and professional development
• Keen to qualify with a PGCE and QTS while gaining real classroom experience

• Secondary School with a highly regarded Senior Leadership Team
• Safe, positive and well‑organised environment for staff and pupils
• Excellent reputation across London and high demand for school places
• Strong culture of support for trainee teachers
• Access to experienced subject specialists and dedicated mentors
• A great place to begin and develop a long‑term teaching career

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading education recruiters. We specialise in helping graduates and educators secure long‑term and permanent school‑based roles, such as this Trainee English Teacher position in Lewisham.