Graduate Classroom Associate

Graduate Opportunity – Paid Classroom Experience (No Teaching Qualification Required)

Are you graduating in Maths, Science, English or a related subject and unsure what to do next?

This is an opportunity to earn a full-time salary, and gain real experience all without committing to a long-term teaching career upfront.

We work with secondary schools across Hastings who are looking for bright, capable graduates to support in their Schools.

What you’ll be doing:

• Gaining hands-on classroom experience from day one
• Supporting qualified teachers
• Working with students in your subject area (Maths, Science, English, Humanities)

What you’ll get:

• Paid, full-time role 
• Structured training before you start
• Ongoing support and mentoring throughout your placement
• A clear pathway into teaching if you decide it’s for you

What could this lead to?

If you decide to move into teaching, the progression is clear and financially competitive:

• Starting salary (qualified teacher): from £32,916
• After ~5 years: typically £45,000+ 
• Experienced teachers: up to £51,000
• Leadership roles: £50,000–£80,000

Salaries increase annually as you gain experience, and many teachers also receive additional payments for extra responsibilities.

You may also be eligible for:

• Government-funded teacher training routes
• Bursaries in shortage subjects (e.g. Maths, Physics, Chemistry)
• A secure and generous pension through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

You don’t need:

• A teaching qualification
• Previous classroom experience

You do need:

• A degree (or predicted) in a relevant subject
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence, resilience, and willingness to learn

Why this role?

Most graduates don’t get the chance to take on real responsibility this early. In this role, you will.

It’s a chance to:

• Build confidence quickly
• Make a genuine impact
• Explore a career path that offers strong long-term progression and stability

We know the job market is difficult at the moment, but the Teaching Industry is desperate for fresh Graduates. We can help you find a paid role, that could lead to a rewarding Career. 

There’s no pressure to become a teacher—but if you decide to, we’ll support you every step of the way.

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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