Graduate Teacher Training Programme

Graduate Cover Supervisor / Future Teacher Programme – Kickstart Your Teaching Journey in 2025

Are you in your final year of university and unsure about your next steps? Considering a career in teaching but not quite ready to commit to a PGCE? Our Future Teachers Programme offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience before making a formal decision about teacher training.

Starting in Easter 2025 or September 2025, this role allows you to step into a secondary school environment, develop essential teaching skills, and explore whether teaching is the right career path for you. As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Support students through one-to-one mentoring and classroom assistance.
• Gain experience in lesson planning, teaching, and marking.
• Work with different age groups across a variety of subjects.

Why Join the Future Teachers Programme?

• Gain first-hand teaching experience in a real classroom setting.
• Develop key teaching skills, from lesson delivery to student engagement.
• Earn a competitive salary while building your career.
• Explore teaching without the immediate commitment of a PGCE.
• Flexible options available, including full-time and part-time roles.

About Us

As a leading recruitment agency in the education sector, we collaborate with over 90% of local secondary schools. We’ll match you with a school that aligns with your interests, and you’ll have the chance to visit before starting to ensure the best fit.

Subjects in High Demand

We are currently recruiting for Easter 2025 and September 2025 placements across various subjects, with a particular demand for graduates in:
✅ Maths
✅ Science
✅ English
✅ Psychology
✅ Business
✅ Computing
✅ Humanities
✅ Spanish & French
✅ Sports
✅ Drama & Performing Arts

Roles Available

Short-term placements starting Easter 2025
Year-long placements starting September 2025
Both full-time & part-time options available

What We’re Looking For

✔ A degree in any subject – no prior teaching experience required.
✔ Experience working with children (desirable but not essential).
✔ A friendly, engaging, and supportive approach to working with students.
✔ Willingness to undergo a child-only DBS check.

If you’re eager to explore teaching in a supportive school environment, apply today! All applicants will be contacted within two working days.

Start your teaching journey in 2025 – apply now!

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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