Graduate Programme for Future Teachers

Future Teachers Programme – Train to Teach in Southampton

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching but looking for a salaried, hands-on training route? The Future Teachers Programme through Teaching Personnel provides the perfect pathway for ambitious graduates to train on the job, earning while you learn in a fully supported secondary school environment.

This school-based, salaried training programme is designed for graduates who are eager to gain real classroom experience, develop their teaching skills under expert mentorship, and work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while being fully immersed in school life.

Why Choose the Future Teachers Programme?

• Train While You Earn: Gain invaluable classroom experience while receiving a competitive salary throughout your training.
• On-the-Job Learning: Learn from experienced teachers in a fully immersive school environment.
• Fast-Track to QTS: Progress towards a fully qualified teaching career with structured training, mentorship, and a clear route into a permanent role.
• No Tuition Fees: Unlike traditional PGCE routes, this salaried position allows you to train debt-free while gaining practical experience.
• Guaranteed Placement: Secure a teaching role at a supportive school, carefully matched to your skills and subject specialism.

What Does the Programme Involve?

• Initial Teaching Assistant / Cover Supervisor Role: Start by supporting lessons, assisting teachers, and learning classroom management techniques.
• Gradual Responsibility Increase: Build up your teaching confidence by leading small-group interventions, before progressing to delivering whole-class lessons under supervision.
• Structured Training & Mentoring: Receive in-school training and formal CPD sessions, designed to develop your skills in lesson planning, assessment, and behaviour management.
• QTS Progression Pathway: If successful, you will transition into teacher training, with the opportunity to gain full QTS within two years.

Who Should Apply?

• Graduates with a 2:2 or above in any subject who are considering a career in teaching.
• Individuals with strong communication and leadership skills, eager to inspire the next generation.
• Passionate, proactive, and resilient candidates who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced school environments.
• Those looking for a salaried, hands-on approach to teacher training rather than a traditional PGCE.

Why Apply Through Teaching Personnel?

• Exclusive School Partnerships: We work directly with Southampton secondary schools looking for Future Teachers.
• Personalised Placement Matching: Your dedicated consultant will match you with a school that suits your ambitions and subject specialism.
• Full Support Throughout Your Training: We provide ongoing career guidance, CPD, and interview preparation, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed.
• Route Into a Permanent Role: Many Future Teachers transition into full-time teaching contracts, having already built strong relationships within their school.

This is your chance to train as a teacher while earning a salary and gaining hands-on experience—without the financial burden of tuition fees.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take the first step towards an exciting, rewarding career in education!

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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