Graduate Future Teachers Programme

Graduate Future Teachers Programme – Winchester (Secondary Schools)

Start Date: September 2026

Are you a graduate considering a career in education?
Would you like to gain paid, hands-on classroom experience before committing to formal teacher training?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting graduates to join our Future Teachers Programme, designed to support aspiring teachers as they transition from university into the education sector. This programme is ideal for graduates who want valuable school-based experience before enrolling on a PGCE or other teacher training routes.

Why Choose Teaching?

Many teachers describe their role as endlessly rewarding and incredibly fulfilling. If you’re confident, creative and passionate about your subject, teaching offers the opportunity to inspire young people while building a meaningful and impactful career. The most engaging lessons are often delivered by teachers who genuinely enjoy what they teach.

The Role: Cover Supervisor

Successful candidates will be placed in secondary schools across Winchester as a Cover Supervisor.

Key responsibilities include:

• Covering lessons during short-term teacher absences
• Supervising pupils while they complete pre-set work
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Ensuring students remain focused and engaged throughout lessons

No lesson planning, marking or active teaching required
Gain first-hand classroom experience
Ideal preparation for future teacher training

Subject Specialisms

We welcome graduates from a broad range of degree backgrounds, including (but not limited to):

• Maths
• English
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Ethics & Philosophy / Religious Education
• Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
• Design & Technology
• Or any subject you’re passionate about!

What’s in It for You?

• Monday–Friday working hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
• Ideal placement straight out of university
• Opportunity to gain PGCE and QTS while getting PAID
• Discounted access to Teaching Personnel CPD courses
• Valuable practical training and classroom experience
• Paid via PAYE – no umbrella company involvement

During Your Placement You Will:

• Keep a reflective journal of your day-to-day experiences
• Observe lessons in your subject specialism and across other subjects
• Develop knowledge of teaching strategies, behaviour management and differentiation
• Learn how schools support pupils pastorally, including assemblies and registration
• Understand key school policies and how they are applied
• Learn the syllabus within your subject area and apply your degree knowledge
• Support pupils with coursework and examination preparation

Apply Now

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity to begin your journey into teaching and gain invaluable classroom experience, we would love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now to submit your CV and find out more about the Future Teachers Programme in Winchester.

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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