.jpg?v=9d442070bc15c0da1699f5473619e5b9)
How to discover whether you really want to become a teacher
Teaching is one of the most enduringly popular career choices for university leavers, with an astonishing 13.5% of recent graduates securing jobs in this sector in 2016/17. And no wonder – becoming a teacher offers you the chance to make an incalculable difference in people’s lives by sharing your knowledge and passions.
If you think that teaching might be your calling too, then Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers Programme can put you in the perfect position to find out for sure with a paid placement at one of our partner schools. Teaching is a vocation that requires real dedication, and we want to give you the tools to decide whether it really is the right career path for you.
Think about your skillset
There’s no set type of person that can or can’t become a teacher. If you’re a natural communicator who never passes up the chance to bend people’s ears about your favourite topics, then you might relish the opportunity to develop your enthusiasms into structured lesson plans that grab pupils’ attention.
Strong organisational skills are always a plus when working in schools, but arguably the most important trait you need is a deep sense of devotion to making a positive impact on children’s lives. Everything else springs from that commitment.
Try it first-hand
Experience is the best teacher, and that’s as true for teachers themselves as anyone else! The best way to see if teaching sets off that spark is to get into the classroom.
A teaching placement or internship will give you an insight into the nuts and bolts of the profession. Whether or not you ultimately choose to commit yourself to becoming a teacher, you’ll make a positive impact on children’s lives and get a valuable glimpse of education in motion.
How Teaching Personnel can help you decide
Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers Programme is designed to put the next generation of educators on their paths to success. We sort recent graduates out with paid teaching placements at primary and secondary schools, free of charge.
Once they’re placed in schools, our Future Teachers can rely of a wealth of support and free training resources that help them develop their talents and get the most from the experience.
If you’d like an up-close, working knowledge of the daily life of education professionals – and to get paid for your time - then sign up to the Future Teachers Programme today.
Sign up to posts
Related jobs
Salary
£120 - 160 per day
Location free text
Barnsley
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
Sector
Teacher
Location
South Yorkshire
Description
KS2 Teacher – Barnsley | Full-Time | September Start or Immediate Are you a passionate and dedicated Key Stage 2 Teacher looking for your next role in a supportive and engaging primary school setti
Reference
s59987
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£120 - 160 per day
Location free text
Barnsley
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
Sector
Teacher
Location
South Yorkshire
Description
KS2 Teacher – Barnsley | Full-Time | September Start or Immediate Are you a passionate and dedicated Key Stage 2 Teacher looking for your next role in a supportive and engaging primary school setti
Reference
s55667
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£89.83 - 100.00 per day
Location free text
Barnsley
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
Sector
Teacher
Location
South Yorkshire
Description
KS2 Teacher – Barnsley | Full-Time | September Start or Immediate Are you a passionate and dedicated Key Stage 2 Teacher looking for your next role in a supportive and engaging primary school setti
Reference
S12134
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£140 - 240 per day
Location free text
Sheffield
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£500 - £749 per week
Sector
Maths
Location
Sheffield
Description
ob Advert: Secondary Geography Teacher Location: Sheffield Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (or specify if fixed-term) Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)Join Our T
Reference
JH1261
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£130 - 140 per day
Location free text
Altrincham
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
Sector
Teacher
Location
Greater Manchester
Description
Job Title: Supply Teacher Location: North West England, Greater Manchester, AltrinchamJob Type: Contract, expected to work Full-Time hoursPrimary Industry: Education and TrainingSalary: £130 - £140 P
Reference
G0LKJBNK2253532
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Manchester South SecondaryAuthor
Manchester South SecondarySalary
£120 - 180 per day
Location free text
Hartlepool
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£20 - £29 per hour
Sector
EYFS - Reception
Location
Hartlepool
Description
Role: EYFS TeacherLocation: HartlepoolStart: September 2025A Primary school in Hartlepool are looking for an enthusiastic, hard working and experienced EYFS Teacher (reception) for full time cover. Th
Reference
MTEYFS09
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Tyne Tees PrimaryAuthor
Tyne Tees PrimarySalary
£31,650 - 40,439 per year
Location free text
Devizes
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£30,000 - £39,999
Sector
English
Location
Wiltshire
Description
Location: Devizes Position: English Teacher Start Date: September 2025 Contract: Full-time (currently until Christmas 2025 but has potential to continue past this point) Seeking a passionate, dedicate
Reference
LWSENEnglish
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Dorset SENAuthor
Dorset SENSalary
£162 - 251 per day
Location free text
Derby
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
Sector
Maths
Location
Derby
Description
➗ Secondary Maths Teacher – Derbyshire Daily Pay: £162 – £251 Start Date: ASAP or September 2025Are you a passionate and motivated Maths Teacher looking for your next challenge? Teaching Personnel is
Reference
Maths Teacher SEC
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
East MidlandsAuthor
East MidlandsSalary
£30,000 - 49,084 per year
Location free text
Christchurch
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
£300 - £399 per day
Sector
English
Location
Dorset
Description
English Teacher – Permanent Position – Christchurch Secondary School (September Start) A well-regarded secondary school in Christchurch is seeking a committed and creative English Teacher to join the
Reference
ETSP744
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Dorset & Hants SecondaryAuthor
Dorset & Hants SecondarySalary
£162 - 251 per day
Location free text
Derby
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
Sector
Modern foreign languages
Location
Derby
Description
Modern Foreign Languages Teacher – Derbyshire Daily Pay: £162 – £251 Start Date: ASAP or September 2025Are you a passionate linguist with a talent for teaching? Teaching Personnel is currently workin
Reference
MFL Teacher
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
East MidlandsAuthor
East MidlandsRelated posts

Teaser
Special Educational NeedsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
How to navigate SEND funding for 2025-26 As government funding for special education needs and disabilities (SEND) evolves, schools face critical challenges securing essential resources. Sch

Teaser
Special Educational NeedsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD06YY
Summary
Unpacking SEND reform: Where are we now and what’s coming next? A rapid rise in pupils diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder, social, emotional, and mental health needs (including ADHD), as

Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD05YY
Summary
What do schools need to know this term? Change is constant in the education sector, and this term is no different. From Ofsted and pay reviews, to structural shifts like RISE and curriculum refo
by
Zuzana Vrtalova

Teaser
Tips and AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD03YY
Summary
The True Worth of Professional Exam Invigilation When schools and colleges across England and Wales prepare for examination periods, the pressure to maintain JCQ compliance while ensuring fair ass
by
Zuzana Vrtalova

Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD03YY
Summary
With the Easter break and end of term coming up, it’s time to get your payroll sorted! Our Payroll team has outlined the key dates you need to ensure you receive your pay on time. Check out the ta
by
Zuzana Vrtalova

Teaser
Special Educational NeedsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD03YY
Summary
The landscape of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is transforming. The number of pupils in the UK with special educational needs (SEN) has increased over the last five years. Toda
by
Adam Davies

Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD02YY
Summary
As Spring approaches, it's a critical date for many teachers in the UK who may be contemplating their professional future ahead of the February 28th resignation deadline. While teaching remains on
by
Adam Davies

Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD02YY
Summary
Teaching assistants support teachers and students in the classroom. The role is invaluable and continues to grow in importance as school environments become larger and more diverse. In fact, teach
by
West Yorkshire Primary

Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD01YY
Summary
When you worked as a teacher, you may have looked forward to retirement, as it meant having more time for leisurely activities or spending more time with loved ones. However, the novelty of retire

by
Scott Owen
.jpg)
Teaser
Tips and AdviceContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD01YY
Summary
In the last three years, the likelihood of young people having mental health problems has increased by 50%. According to a report by The Health Foundation, one in six children aged six to 16 in Englan

by
Scott Owen
Register with us
for work in schools across England & Wales
Register today
Recent job