Salaried Teacher Training Programme

Location: Bournemouth
Start Date: October 2026
Salary: £23,000 - £26,000 per annum

Begin Your Teaching Career with a Fully Funded Training Route

Are you considering a career in teaching?

Our two-year Salaried Teacher Training Programme provides an opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, earn a salary, and work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Designed for graduates and career changers, this programme offers a structured route into teaching. You'll spend your first year working as a Cover Supervisor, developing classroom confidence and behaviour management skills before progressing into formal teacher training in your second year.

Why Choose This Programme?

• Earn a salary of £23,000 - £26,000 throughout the programme.
• Gain practical classroom experience before beginning formal teacher training.
• Remain within the same school throughout the two-year programme.
• Complete a fully funded PGCE and work towards QTS.
• Receive ongoing mentoring and professional support from experienced school staff.
• Follow a clear pathway into a long-term teaching career.

Your Two-Year Journey

Year 1: Cover Supervisor

Your first year will focus on gaining practical experience within a school environment and developing the foundations needed for a successful teaching career.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Supervising pupils and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supporting pupil engagement and achievement.
• Developing classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Building positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Gaining an understanding of school systems, routines, and policies.
• Working alongside experienced teaching and support staff.

This year allows you to experience life in the classroom before progressing into teacher training.

Year 2: Trainee Teacher

Following a successful first year, you will begin your formal teacher training while continuing to gain practical experience in school.

You will:

• Plan and deliver your own lessons.
• Develop effective teaching and assessment practices.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Work closely with an experienced mentor.
• Complete a fully funded PGCE.
• Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Prepare for your first role as a qualified teacher.

Person Specification

We are looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing a career in education and are keen to develop their skills within a school setting.

Applicants will need:

• A Bachelor's degree in any subject.
• A genuine interest in teaching and education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.
• A positive and resilient approach.
• The ability to build strong relationships with young people and colleagues.
• A willingness to learn and respond to feedback.
• Commitment to completing the full two-year programme in Bournemouth.

What You'll Receive

• Salary of £23,000 - £26,000 per annum.
• Employment from the start of the programme.
• Fully funded PGCE.
• Opportunity to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Two years of experience within the same school.
• Dedicated mentoring and professional development.
• Extensive classroom experience.
• A clear route into a teaching career.

Apply Today

If you're interested in becoming a teacher and would like to gain valuable classroom experience before undertaking formal training, we'd like to hear from you.

Please submit your CV to apply.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please refer to the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for further information.