Start Your Teaching Career with the Future Teachers Programme in Somerset

Are you a recent graduate eager to pursue a rewarding career in education? Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers Programme is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience before enrolling in formal teacher training. If you’re ready to inspire young minds and make a difference, this programme is your ideal starting point!

What Is the Future Teachers Programme?

This programme provides graduates with practical, in-school experience, giving you the confidence and skills you’ll need for teacher training. It’s designed to help you transition smoothly into a teaching career while working in a supportive environment.

Role Overview

As a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school in Somerset, you will:

Manage and oversee classes during short-term teacher absences.
Support students as they complete pre-set tasks, ensuring lessons run smoothly.
Experience the day-to-day responsibilities of teaching without the need for planning, marking, or delivering lessons.

This role gives you a valuable glimpse into the teaching profession and helps you build essential classroom management skills.

Why Join the Programme?

Regular Hours: Work Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM.
Earn While You Learn: Get paid while gaining real-world teaching experience.
Professional Development: Access discounted CPD courses to enhance your skill set.
Hands-On Training: Build confidence in classroom management and student engagement.
Direct PAYE Payment: Reliable and transparent payment process without umbrella companies.

Subject Specialisms

Bring your passion to the classroom in subjects such as:

Mathematics
English
Science
History
Geography
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Religious Education
Technology
Or any subject you are enthusiastic about!

What You’ll Gain

During the programme, you will:

Observe experienced teachers to learn various teaching styles and methods.
Develop strategies for classroom management and behaviour support.
Familiarise yourself with school policies, pastoral care, and curriculum requirements.
Assist students with coursework, exam preparation, and classroom activities.
Reflect on your journey to prepare for formal teacher training.

Start Date

This programme starts in September 2025, providing you with an exciting opportunity to begin your teaching career in Somerset.

Ready to Get Started?

Take the first step toward becoming an inspiring educator by joining the Future Teachers Programme in Somerset.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to send us your CV, and let’s help you shape the future of 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.
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’ this 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 prevent 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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