Trainee Teacher

Are you a graduate considering a career in teaching?
Do you want to gain hands-on classroom experience while training in a supportive, high-performing school environment?

We are working in partnership with an Ofsted Outstanding Catholic secondary school to recruit aspiring teachers for September 2026 teacher training opportunities.

This is an excellent pathway for graduates looking to begin a rewarding career in education while receiving high-quality training, mentoring, and school-based experience.

We are currently recruiting graduates for teacher training placements in:

• History
• Geography
• Art
• Design Technology (DT)
• Drama
• English
• Maths
• Physical Education (PE)

To be considered, you must:

• Hold (or be predicted) a UK undergraduate degree
• Have a genuine interest in teaching and education
• Be passionate about your subject area
• Be confident, professional, and eager to learn
• Have experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

• Train within an Ofsted Outstanding school environment
• Receive support from experienced teachers and mentors
• Gain valuable classroom experience before training begins
• Clear progression into salaried or unsalaried teacher training routes
• Opportunities to build long-term careers within education

Not sure if teaching is right for you yet?

We are offering school taster days throughout the summer term, giving graduates the opportunity to:

• Observe lessons
• Meet teaching staff and trainees
• Experience school life first-hand
• Ask questions about teacher training routes and career progression

These are ideal for anyone exploring teaching as a future career.

If you are graduating later or not ready to start in 2026, we would still love to hear from you. We are also building a talent pool for September 2027 teacher training opportunities and can keep your details on file for future roles.

If you are a graduate ready to take the first step towards a career in teaching, apply today to register your interest for September 2026 opportunities and upcoming taster days.

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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