Salaried Teacher Training Programme – Secondary Schools

Manchester | £23,000–£27,000 salary | January 2027 start

Want to Become a Teacher?

If teaching is something you've been considering, but you'd like to get into a school and gain practical experience before committing to teacher training, this could be a great place to start.

We're looking for graduates who are keen to build a career in secondary education and want to learn from experienced teachers while earning a salary.

This is a 2-year salaried route into teaching, combining paid school experience with formal teacher training. By the end of the programme, you'll have gained valuable classroom experience and worked towards achieving PGCE and QTS.

Start Your Journey in a Manchester Secondary School

During your first year, you'll work as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school in Manchester.

You'll be part of the school community from day one, gaining an understanding of how schools operate and developing the confidence to work with pupils in a classroom setting.

Your day-to-day role could include:

• Leading lessons using plans and resources provided by teachers

• Supervising classes and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Supporting pupils with their work and development

• Working closely with teaching and support staff

• Learning from experienced teachers through classroom observation

• Building positive relationships with pupils

• Taking part in training and professional development

• Developing your classroom management and communication skills

This first year is all about building your experience and getting you ready for the next stage of your teaching career.

Year 2 – Move Into Teacher Training

Once you've built up your school experience, you'll progress into formal teacher training in your second year.

You'll continue working within a school while working towards:

• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

You'll gradually take on more responsibility in the classroom, with support from experienced teachers and mentors throughout the process.

You'll have plenty of opportunities to develop your teaching practice, receive feedback and put what you're learning into practice.

What's Included?

• £23,000–£27,000 salary

• Fully funded PGCE and QTS

• No tuition fees

• Two years of paid experience in a secondary school

• Dedicated mentoring and support

• Ongoing training and development

• Practical classroom experience from the start

• A structured route into a teaching career

• Potential opportunities for a permanent teaching role after qualification

Could This Be You?

We're interested in hearing from graduates who are enthusiastic about working with young people and want to build a long-term career in education.

You'll need:

• A UK bachelor's degree or equivalent

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A reliable and professional approach

• The ability to build positive relationships with young people

• A willingness to learn and take feedback on board

• A genuine ambition to become a teacher

No previous teaching experience is required.

Whether you've recently graduated or you're considering a change of career, we'll provide the support and training you need to develop.

The Key Details

Location: Manchester secondary school
Salary: £23,000–£27,000
Start date: January 2027
Duration: 2 years
Qualification: PGCE + QTS
Applications: Open now

Ready to Get Started?

If you're looking for a practical route into teaching where you can earn while you learn, gain genuine classroom experience and work towards becoming a qualified teacher, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a January 2027 start in Manchester.

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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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