Trainee English Teacher | Lewisham
Fully funded, school-based Trainee English Teacher position at a Secondary School
Are you a high-achieving English graduate ready to take your first step into teaching?
Would you like to gain real classroom experience, earn a solid training salary, and have all training costs covered by the school, while working with one of the UK’s most reputable teacher-training providers?
If you’re a committed English graduate with a genuine passion for literature, language, and pupil progress, this Trainee English Teacher role could be the ideal start to your career.
What’s on offer:
- Trainee English Teacher posts available across Key Stages 3–5
- £28,000 training salary, with all fees fully funded
- September start, with the option to join earlier as a Teaching Assistant
- PGCE and QTS through one of London’s leading ITT providers
- Work alongside experienced, inspiring teachers
- Immediate interview available before programme enrolment
About you
- Strong English graduate with excellent subject knowledge
- Confident, positive and eager to learn
- Ready to train through a well-established, supportive programme
- Willing to complete both theoretical training and hands‑on teaching
- Able to begin with small group sessions and progress to full class teaching
- Open to ongoing feedback, mentoring and professional development
- Keen to qualify with a PGCE and QTS while gaining real classroom experience
The School
- Secondary School with a highly regarded Senior Leadership Team
- Safe, positive and well‑organised environment for staff and pupils
- Excellent reputation across London and high demand for school places
- Strong culture of support for trainee teachers
- Access to experienced subject specialists and dedicated mentors
- A great place to begin and develop a long‑term teaching career
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading education recruiters. We specialise in helping graduates and educators secure long‑term and permanent school‑based roles, such as this Trainee English Teacher position in Lewisham.
Trainee English Teacher employer: Ribbons & Reeves
Join a high-performing secondary school in Greenwich that prioritises professional development and offers a supportive environment for both early career teachers and experienced educators. With excellent facilities and a collaborative culture, this school is dedicated to fostering student engagement and academic success, making it an ideal place for passionate Economics Teachers to thrive and advance their careers.