Graduate Teacher Training Programme

Graduate Opportunity: Future Teachers Programme – Cambridge

Start your journey into teaching with paid, hands-on classroom experience.

Why This Programme?

Are you a graduate considering a career in teaching but not ready to jump straight into training? Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers Programme offers the perfect bridge — combining real classroom experience with full support, training, and pay.

Spend up to a year in a school in Cambridge, developing your confidence, skills, and understanding of teaching — before committing to a formal training route like PGCE or Schools Direct.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll step into classrooms across a secondary school in Cambridge, taking on responsibilities such as:

• Supervising students during teacher absences
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons
• Managing classroom behaviour
• Supporting pupils with their learning
• Observing and learning from experienced teachers

No planning or marking is required — giving you space to focus on classroom presence and student engagement.

What’s In It For You?

• Salary: £22,000 – £25,000
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• CPD Training: Gain access to discounted professional development courses
• PAYE Pay: Transparent and reliable payments — no umbrella company involvement
• Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced teaching staff

Ideal Subjects for Graduates

We're particularly interested in graduates with a background or enthusiasm for:

• Maths
• English
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Religious Education
• Design & Technology

However, if you're passionate about any subject and want to inspire students, we’d love to hear from you.

Your Next Step

The Future Teachers Programme in Cambridge begins September 2025.

This is your opportunity to explore a teaching career with the full support of a school community, gain paid experience, and make an impact.

Apply now with your CV and take the first step toward becoming a qualified teacher.

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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