ARE YOU READY TO BECOME A TEACHER?

Weymouth | September 2026 | Paid Teacher Training

Forget everything you think you know about teacher training. This is not a university course or unpaid work experience. It is a salaried position that pays you from September 2026 while you work towards both a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Starting salary: £24,000 from day one. No student debt—just a salary while you train for one of the most rewarding careers.

Year One (September 2026 – August 2027)

Role: Cover Supervisor

Join our Weymouth school as a fully employed Cover Supervisor, gaining real classroom experience from your first day.

During your first year you will:

• Work with students across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Attend weekly professional training.
• Receive one-to-one mentoring and coaching.
• Observe experienced teachers and develop your own teaching practice.
• Build the confidence and skills needed to progress into teacher training.

Year Two (September 2027 – July 2028)

Role: Trainee Teacher

Continue earning while completing your Initial Teacher Training and achieving:

• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

You'll graduate with recognised teaching qualifications and two years of valuable school experience.

Eligibility

Applicants must have:

• A UK bachelor's degree (or recognised international equivalent).
• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above.
• Primary applicants also need GCSE Science at Grade C/4 or above.

If you're missing these qualifications, equivalency testing and Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses may be available.

Please note: We cannot offer visa sponsorship. You must already have the legal right to work in the UK for at least two years.

Who We're Looking For

No classroom experience is required.

We're looking for people who:

• Care about helping young people succeed.
• Are resilient and willing to learn.
• Build positive relationships.
• Can communicate confidently.
• Are committed to completing the two-year programme.

Whether you're a recent graduate, changing career, or have always wanted to teach, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Send us your CV and we'll arrange an informal conversation. There's no lengthy application form—just a chance to discuss your ambitions and whether this programme is right for you.

Successful applicants will start in September 2026.

WEYMOUTH | £24,000 STARTING SALARY | PAID TEACHER TRAINING | PGCE | QTS | SEPTEMBER 2026

One CV. One conversation. One career.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.