Future Teacher - Graduate Programme

Future Teacher – Graduate Programme – Manchester Secondary Schools

Location: Manchester
Pay: £89 – £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term-time only
Start Date: September 2025 (earlier starts available)

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching? Would you like to gain paid, practical experience in a classroom before committing to teacher training?

Teaching Personnel is offering a structured graduate programme for aspiring teachers looking to work in secondary schools across Manchester. Our Future Teacher Programme allows you to develop valuable classroom skills and experience, with a pathway into formal teacher training after 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils aged 11–16 across a range of subjects

• Working alongside teaching staff to support learning and manage behaviour

• Leading small group interventions in English, Maths or your subject specialism

• Covering lessons in the absence of teachers as a Cover Supervisor

• Receiving ongoing training in behaviour management, safeguarding, and lesson planning

We’re looking for:

• Recent graduates (any subject) with a passion for education

• Confident communicators with a proactive approach

• Individuals considering a PGCE, Schools Direct or SCITT route in 2026

• Candidates with prior experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)

This is an ideal route for someone looking to enter the profession with support and structure in place. You’ll be placed in a school that matches your interests and given the tools to thrive.

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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