Graduate Teaching Programme – Secondary Schools, Oldham
Are you a recent graduate passionate about education and considering a career in teaching? Join our Graduate Teaching Programme in partnership with secondary schools across Oldham and gain the classroom experience and training you need to become a qualified teacher.
About the Programme: Our Graduate Teaching Programme offers a structured pathway into teaching, providing hands-on experience in a secondary school environment. You'll have the opportunity to work as a Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant, supporting students across various subjects and year groups. The programme is designed to prepare you for teacher training, with potential progression to a PGCE or School Direct programme.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting teachers with lesson planning, classroom management, and delivering lessons.
- Supervising classes during teacher absences, ensuring students stay on task.
- Supporting individual students or small groups with their learning and development.
- Gaining valuable experience in managing behaviour and understanding different teaching styles.
- Collaborating with teaching staff to contribute to the school's overall learning environment.
Ideal Candidate:
- A recent graduate (or soon-to-be graduate) with a degree in any subject.
- Passionate about making a difference in education.
- Confident, proactive, and able to engage and inspire young people.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Eager to pursue a long-term career in teaching.
Benefits:
- Paid role with comprehensive training and mentoring from experienced educators.
- A clear route into teacher training (PGCE, School Direct) for the following academic year.
- Hands-on classroom experience in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Opportunity to work across multiple subjects and year groups.
- Build essential teaching skills and enhance your CV with real-world experience.
If you’re a graduate looking to gain invaluable classroom experience and start your journey into teaching, apply for the Graduate Teaching Programme today!
Location: Secondary Schools, Oldham
Start Date: Immediate and January 2025 starts available.
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
