Graduate Future Teachers Programme

Graduate Future Teachers Programme – South Manchester

Programme: Future Teachers Graduate Scheme
Location: South Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time (fixed 12-month contract)
Salary: £89–£95 per day

The Programme:
Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers programme offers graduates the chance to gain practical, paid school experience before starting a formal teacher training course such as a PGCE or SCITT. This is a fully supported, structured year-long placement within a high-performing secondary school in South Manchester.

School Environment:
You will be placed in a forward-thinking, inclusive 11–16 secondary school with strong values, a commitment to raising aspirations, and a dedicated professional development programme. Staff are supportive, and you’ll be paired with an experienced teacher mentor to guide your progress.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting students in lessons across core subjects like English, maths and science

• Working 1:1 or with small groups to close learning gaps and build confidence

• Assisting with classroom management, resources and lesson preparation

• Shadowing teachers, attending department meetings and CPD sessions

• Developing a strong understanding of safeguarding, SEN, and curriculum expectations

Ideal Candidate:

• Recent graduate (or final-year student) with a 2:2 or above in any discipline

• Strong interest in a future teaching career – all subjects welcomed, especially STEM and English

• Confident working with teenagers and able to engage positively with pupils

• Resilient, proactive, and ready to take on new challenges

• Keen to commit to a full academic year in a South Manchester secondary school

Why Join the Future Teachers Programme?

• Earn while you learn – £89+ per day as a graduate trainee

• First-hand experience in a real school environment

• Personalised support with your ITT application and interview process

• Build a strong CV and develop core teaching skills before formal training

• Potential for direct school-based teacher training following your placement

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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