Graduate Teacher Training
Job description
Teacher Training Programme – Cambridge
Full-Time | Starting January 2026
Salary: £22,000 – £25,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to begin a rewarding and inspiring career in education? Our respected school in Cambridge is offering an exceptional opportunity to join our full-time teacher training programme, beginning in January 2026. This programme is designed for passionate individuals who want to make a genuine impact on young learners while developing the professional skills and confidence to excel in the classroom.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Teacher Training: Gain hands-on experience in the classroom from day one, while receiving expert-led training sessions covering lesson planning, pupil engagement, behaviour management, and curriculum delivery.
- Expert Mentorship: Work alongside experienced and supportive teachers in Cambridge who will guide you throughout your training. You’ll receive regular feedback, encouragement, and practical advice to help you grow as an educator.
- Professional Development and Progression: You’ll benefit from ongoing professional learning opportunities and a clear pathway into a permanent teaching role upon successful completion of the programme.
- Supportive and Collaborative Culture: Join a school where teamwork, wellbeing, and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be part of a vibrant community committed to nurturing both students and staff.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about education and helping young people reach their full potential. This opportunity is ideal for:
- Recent Graduates looking to take their first steps into the teaching profession with structured guidance.
- Career Changers who want to embark on a new and meaningful path in education.
- Aspiring Educators eager to inspire, motivate, and make a positive difference every day.
If you are committed, adaptable, and excited about shaping the future, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive Salary: £22,000 – £25,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Including pension contributions, generous holidays, and access to professional learning opportunities.
- Career Progression: Successful candidates will have the opportunity to move into permanent teaching posts and advance their careers within a supportive school network.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to begin your teaching journey in Cambridge this January 2026, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining your passion for teaching and what you can bring to our school.
Begin your teaching career in Cambridge – inspire young minds, grow professionally, and make a lasting difference in education.
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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