At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise pre-set lessons and keep students engaged in a structured environment.
- Company: Smile Education, dedicated to supporting future educators.
- Benefits: Earn £95–£130 per day with flexible work options and valuable classroom experience.
- Other info: Receive dedicated support from experienced consultants and grow your teaching skills.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on teaching experience while exploring your passion for education.
- Qualifications: Must be a graduate with a strong interest in education; tutoring experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
- Graduate Trainee Teacher
- Middleton
- £95–£130 per day | Flexible work | Full-time and part-time available
Smile Education are recruiting for Graduate Trainee Teachers to support secondary schools in Middleton.
Applicants must hold a degree to be considered.
The Role
As a Graduate Trainee Teacher, you will supervise pre-set lessons across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the class teacher.
You will not be expected to plan full lessons or work as a qualified teacher.
The focus is on keeping pupils engaged, managing behaviour and ensuring work is completed.
Schools will aim to place you in subjects linked to your degree, academic background or future teaching interests where possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Deliver instructions and resources left by teaching staff.
- Keep pupils focused, engaged and on task.
- Maintain a calm and structured classroom environment.
- Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
- Support pupils of varying abilities, including SEND where required.
- Build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Provide feedback to teaching staff after lessons.
- Adapt quickly to different subjects, year groups and school routines.
- Follow safeguarding procedures at all times.
Requirements
- You must be a graduate with a strong interest in education.
- Candidates from a wide range of degree backgrounds will be considered.
- Experience in tutoring, mentoring, coaching, youth work, volunteering or working with young people is desirable.
- Previous school experience is helpful but not essential.
- You must be confident communicating with secondary-aged pupils.
- You should be professional, reliable, punctual and adaptable.
- You must be willing to learn, take feedback and develop your classroom practice.
- You must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
- Pay and Benefits
- £95–£130 per day, dependent on experience and placement responsibilities.
- Flexible work available from one to five days per week.
- Day-to-day, short-term, block and long-term opportunities available.
- Valuable classroom experience for future teacher training, PGCE, SCITT or school-based routes.
- Potential to cover subjects linked to your degree or future teaching interest.
- Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.
- Ongoing guidance throughout each placement.
- Safeguarding and Compliance
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will complete full compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS, Barred List checks, right to work verification, qualification checks and references.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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Graduate Trainee Teacher in Middleton employer: Smile Education
Smile Education is an excellent employer for Qualified Primary Teachers, offering a supportive and flexible work environment across multiple primary schools in Burton upon Trent. With a focus on work-life balance, we provide opportunities for professional growth and development, ensuring that our teachers feel valued and empowered in their roles. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative and dynamic educational community.