Salaried Teacher Training Programme

Location: Cambridge
Start Date: November 2026
Salary: £22,000–£25,000 per annum

Start Your Teaching Career With Us

Thinking about becoming a teacher but want to gain some real classroom experience first?

Our two-year Salaried Teacher Training Programme at a supportive secondary school in Cambridge gives you the chance to earn a salary, work in a school and develop your skills before moving into formal teacher training.

You’ll spend your first year as a Cover Supervisor, working with pupils and experienced teachers. In your second year, you’ll progress into teacher training and work towards your PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

What You'll Get

• A salary of £23,000–£27,000 from the start
• Two years working in the same school community
• Hands-on experience working with secondary-age pupils
• Support and mentoring from experienced teachers
• Fully funded teacher training
• The opportunity to gain a PGCE and QTS
• A clear route into a long-term teaching career

Your Two-Year Journey

Year 1 – Gain Experience

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll supervise lessons, support pupils and get to know how a secondary school works. You’ll build your confidence, develop classroom management skills and work alongside experienced teachers.

Year 2 – Train to Teach

Once you’ve built up your classroom experience, you’ll move into a trainee teacher role. You’ll plan and teach your own lessons, assess pupil progress and work closely with a mentor while completing your PGCE and working towards QTS.

Who Are We Looking For?

This could be a great opportunity if you’re a graduate, considering a career change or already have experience working with young people.

You’ll need:

• A bachelor’s degree in any subject
• A genuine interest in teaching and working with young people
• Good communication and organisation skills
• A positive, reliable and resilient approach
• The enthusiasm to learn and develop as a teacher

About the School

You’ll join a welcoming secondary school in Cambridge and become part of the school community from day one. You’ll have the chance to learn from experienced staff, build relationships with pupils and see first-hand what life as a teacher is really like.

If you’re serious about becoming a teacher and want to learn on the job, this could be the perfect place to start.

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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