Aspiring English Teacher Program

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Aspiring English Teacher Programme – £24,066 permanent contract

This is a full‑time, term‑time only position, starting September 2026, that employs you directly.

• Paid position on the Unqualified Teacher (UQT) scale (most commonly UQ1)
• Employed directly by a school from day one
• Higher initial teaching load, typically around 15 periods per week
• Teaching load gradually increases to approximately 20 periods per week
• One dedicated training day per week
• Opportunity to gain QTS with PGCE (optional opt‑out available if required)
• Working at one school throughout, avoiding any conflict in different teaching styles

Teaching across KS 3‑4 with a focus on raising attainment. Carrying out GCSE and A Level interventions, enrolling onto the Aspiring English Teacher Programme (Schools Direct). September 2026 start – full time and permanent. Salary range: £24,066 – £36,718. Located in Stevenage.

• Must have a desirable degree from the list of English‑related subjects (see below).
• Good grades at A Levels and GCSEs across the board.
• Confidence in both the GCSE and A Level curriculum.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.
• Commitment and ambition to succeed.

• English
• English Literature
• English Language
• English Language and Literature
• English Studies
• Creative Writing
• English and Creative Writing
• English Literature and Creative Writing
• English Language and Linguistics
• Linguistics
• Applied Linguistics
• TESOL / English Language Teaching
• English Education
• Education Studies and English
• English and Drama
• English Literature and Drama
• English and Theatre Studies
• English and Film Studies
• English and Media
• English and Journalism
• Journalism / Media and Communications

• A rapidly improving, Good‑rated school (Ofsted 2024) with strong leadership and consistent progress.
• A values‑driven culture (Knowledge, Aspiration, Respect) with high expectations for staff and students.
• Strong focus on behaviour and routines, with significant improvement noted by Ofsted.
• Commitment to staff development and teaching quality, with investment in training and subject expertise.
• A knowledge‑rich curriculum designed to build long‑term understanding and prepare students for top universities, apprenticeships, and future careers.
• Offers the best of both worlds – large enough for strong resources, small enough for close‑knit community feel.
• Located in Stevenage; parking available.

£24,066 – £36,718, depending on experience and skillset.