Future Teachers Programme
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2026
Have you graduated from University and considering a career in teaching?
The Future Teachers Programme with Teaching Personnel offers graduates a paid, supported journey into the classroom!
Starting from September, this programme is ideal for those who want to gain direct school experience before committing to a PGCE or formal teacher training.
You will work in a school setting, supporting teachers and students, experiencing and gaining first-hand insight into what being a teacher is really like! This is a great opportunity to build the confidence and skills needed to progress into training.
The Role
Successful applicants will be placed in Secondary Schools in the Southampton area as a Cover Supervisor! This will include:
- Covering lessons during short-term teacher absences
- Supervising students while they complete pre-set work
- Maintaining a positive learning environment and managing classroom behaviour
- Ensuring a high-quality learning experience for all pupils
We welcome graduates from a wide range of degree backgrounds, including but not limited to core subjects, humanities, the arts, languages – whatever your passion may be!
Hours & Benefits
- Monday – Friday, school hours & term-time only schedule
- Ideal placement to head into straight from University!
- Opportunity for PGCE / QTS while being paid!
- FREE and discounted access to CPD courses
- Impressive practical training and classroom experience
- Daily rates inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay
- Receive tailored support and guidance focused on classroom practice, behaviour management and professional development.
Applications are now open for a September start date! Apply now to secure your place on the Future Teachers Programme!
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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