Graduate Teacher Training

Salaried Teacher Training Programme – Manchester

Start Date: October 2026
Salary: £23,000–£26,000 per annum
Duration: 2 years
Location: Manchester

Start Your Teaching Career While You Earn

Are you considering a career in teaching but want to gain meaningful classroom experience before beginning formal teacher training?

Our two-year salaried teacher training programme offers a unique opportunity to work in a school, earn a salary and develop the practical skills and confidence needed to become a qualified teacher.

You’ll spend both years working within the same school, allowing you to build strong relationships with pupils and staff while gaining a genuine understanding of school life.

Year 1 – Cover Supervisor

Your first year is designed to give you a strong foundation in the classroom before progressing into formal teacher training.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the usual teacher
• Deliver prepared lessons and learning activities
• Support pupils with their work and development
• Develop effective classroom management skills
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Work alongside experienced teachers and school staff
• Gain experience across different year groups and abilities
• Develop your confidence in managing a classroom
• Gain a realistic insight into the responsibilities of a teacher

This first year provides valuable hands-on experience and helps you understand what it is really like to work in a school before taking the next step into teacher training.

Year 2 – Trainee Teacher

Following your first year, you’ll progress into formal teacher training, completing your PGCE and working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

During your second year, you’ll take on increasing responsibility for planning and delivering lessons while continuing to receive support and mentoring.

You will develop your skills in:

• Lesson planning and effective lesson delivery
• Assessment and monitoring pupil progress
• Classroom and behaviour management
• Differentiation and inclusive teaching
• Supporting pupils with different needs
• Developing engaging learning activities
• Reflective practice and professional development
• Working effectively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community

By the end of the programme, you’ll have gained substantial classroom experience alongside your formal teaching qualification.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for enthusiastic, committed and motivated individuals who are passionate about working with young people and want to build a long-term career in education.

You’ll need:

• A Bachelor’s degree
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive, professional and resilient attitude
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people
• A genuine interest in education and teaching
• The motivation to learn and develop professionally
• Commitment to completing the full two-year programme
• Commitment to working in Manchester

Why Choose This Programme?

Rather than moving straight into teacher training, you’ll have the opportunity to spend a full year experiencing school life and developing your classroom skills.

You’ll earn while you learn, gain valuable experience, receive support from experienced colleagues and then progress into formal teacher training with a strong understanding of what it takes to be an effective teacher.

Gain experience. Earn a salary. Train to teach.

Location: Manchester
Start Date: October 2026
Salary: £23,000–£26,000 per annum
Duration: 2 years

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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