Graduate Teacher Training

Teacher Training Programme – Derby
Full-Time | Start Date: September 2026 | Salary: £22,500 – £25,000

Launch Your Teaching Career in Derby

Ready to inspire the next generation? Join our welcoming Derby school for a comprehensive teacher training programme starting September 2026. Whether you're a recent graduate or considering a career change, this structured pathway offers everything you need to build a successful and rewarding teaching career.

Who Should Apply

We're seeking passionate individuals who are:

• Recent graduates eager to make education their career
• Professionals pursuing a meaningful career change
• Aspiring teachers with genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people

No previous teaching experience required—we value motivation, resilience, and strong communication skills above all.

What You'll Experience

Real Classroom Teaching from Day One
Immerse yourself in hands-on teaching experience alongside seasoned educators. Through professional training sessions, you'll master essential skills including lesson planning, assessment techniques, behaviour management, safeguarding protocols, and inclusive teaching practices.

Personal Mentorship That Makes a Difference
Your dedicated mentor will provide regular feedback, coaching, and guidance, helping you build confidence and develop your classroom expertise throughout your training.

A Supportive School Community
Become part of a collaborative environment where teamwork thrives and staff wellbeing matters. Benefit from shared expertise, peer support networks, and continuous professional development opportunities.

Tailored Career Development
Explore different key stages and subject areas based on your strengths and interests, allowing you to shape the teaching career that's right for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary: £22,500 – £25,000 (based on qualifications and experience)
• Pension scheme and generous holiday allowance
• Continuous professional development beyond qualification
• Clear progression routes to permanent teaching positions and career advancement

Ready to Begin?

Submit your CV telling us why you're passionate about teaching and what you'll bring to our school community.

Start your journey in September 2026—inspire young minds and create lasting impact.

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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