Teacher Training

Kickstart Your Teaching Career in Taunton – Future Teachers Programme

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education? Looking for hands-on classroom experience before pursuing formal teacher training? Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers Programme in Taunton offers the perfect opportunity to gain valuable experience while getting paid.

What is the Future Teachers Programme?

This programme is designed for aspiring teachers who want to develop classroom confidence, gain insight into the profession, and build essential skills before embarking on a PGCE or other teacher training.

Your Role as a Future Teacher

As part of the programme, you’ll work as a Cover Supervisor in a Taunton secondary school, leading pre-set lessons in the absence of teachers. While you won’t be responsible for planning or marking, you’ll be expected to:

• Supervise students and manage classroom behaviour
• Ensure students remain engaged with lesson materials
• Gain hands-on experience in a school setting

Programme Benefits

• Start Date: September 2025
• Monday – Friday schedule (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
• Practical experience before starting a PGCE
• Earn a salary while training
• Access to discounted CPD courses
• Gain insight into classroom management and school policies
• Wages paid via PAYE (not an umbrella company)

Subject Specialisms

We are looking for graduates with a passion for subjects including:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• Geography
• History
• Technology
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Ethics & Philosophy/Religious Education

During Your Placement, You Will:

• Observe lessons in your subject area and others to broaden your teaching knowledge
• Learn classroom differentiation and behaviour management techniques
• Support students with coursework and exam preparation
• Understand school policies and their importance in student development
• Maintain a journal documenting your experiences

Requirements:

• Degree – Essential
• GCSE English & Maths – Essential
• A-Levels – Desirable

Apply Today!

If you’re eager to begin your journey towards a rewarding teaching career, we want to hear from you! Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV and take the first step with Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers Programme.

Inspire the next generation – start your teaching journey today!

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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