Teacher Training

Are you a recent graduate passionate about education and considering a career in teaching? Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers Programme offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a secondary school while earning a competitive salary and developing the skills needed for a future teaching career.

Based in Taunton, you will work alongside experienced teachers and school staff, gaining a realistic insight into life in the classroom before progressing towards teacher training.

Salary: £23,000 – £27,000 per annum

Start Date:

January 2027

Location:

Taunton

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

You will initially work as a Cover Supervisor, supervising lessons when teachers are absent and ensuring students remain engaged with their work.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials
• Maintaining a calm, positive and productive classroom environment
• Supporting students with their learning and coursework
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Assisting with revision and exam preparation
• Building positive relationships with students and staff
• Supporting wider school activities and events

As part of the programme, you will have opportunities to observe experienced teachers and learn from established classroom practitioners.

You will gain insight into:

• Classroom management and behaviour strategies
• Lesson structure and effective teaching techniques
• Differentiation and supporting different learning needs
• Assessment and feedback
• Supporting students with coursework and examinations
• Safeguarding and professional responsibilities
• The day-to-day expectations of working in a secondary school

We welcome applications from graduates who are enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about working with young people.

• Maths
• English
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Religious Education
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Technology
• Other relevant subjects

Previous school experience is beneficial but not essential. Most importantly, you should have a genuine interest in education, strong communication skills and the confidence to work with secondary-aged students.

This programme is ideal if you are considering becoming a teacher but want to gain meaningful classroom experience before committing to teacher training.

You will be able to earn while you learn, build your confidence in a school environment and develop practical experience that can support your future progression towards PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

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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