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Salaried Teacher Training Programme

Earn While You Train to Become a Qualified Teacher in Cambridge!

Our innovative two-year programme offers you the chance to build a rewarding teaching career while receiving a salary from day one. Combine practical classroom experience with comprehensive training and expert mentorship as you work towards Qualified Teacher Status.

How It Works

Year 1: Cover Supervisor with Training Support

September 2026 – August 2027

Begin your journey as a paid Cover Supervisor, gaining valuable classroom experience while participating in intensive teacher training.

What you'll do:

Supervise classes and support student learning
Observe experienced teachers in action
Attend regular training sessions on lesson planning, behaviour management, assessment, and safeguarding
Receive dedicated mentorship and coaching
Build confidence and develop your teaching practice
What you'll earn:

£22,000 – £26,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Pension scheme
School holiday entitlement
Year 2: Teacher Training to QTS

September 2027 – July 2028

Progress into formal teacher training while continuing to receive salary support. Complete your training and qualify as a teacher.

What you'll achieve:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by July 2028
Continued professional development
Permanent teaching position within our trust
Launch your long-term teaching career
Academic Requirements

To progress onto teacher training in Year 2, you'll need:

Essential:

A UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification)
GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics
Additional Support:

If you need to improve your English or Maths qualifications, equivalency tests are available
Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses can be arranged if needed to strengthen your subject expertise
We'll support you throughout Year 1 to ensure you meet all requirements for teacher training.

Why This Programme?

Financial Security No need to worry about funding, you'll earn a competitive salary throughout both years.
Strong Foundation Year one gives you time to develop essential skills before formal teacher training, setting you up for success.
Expert Guidance Benefit from experienced mentors, structured training, and a supportive school community invested in your development.
Clear Career Path A structured two-year journey leading directly to QTS and permanent employment opportunities.
Are You Right for This Programme?

We're looking for motivated individuals who are:

Graduates wanting to start a career in education
Professionals seeking a meaningful career change
People passionate about making a difference in young people's lives
Ready to Apply?

Simply send us your CV.

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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