Salaried Teacher Training Programme – Secondary Schools
Bournemouth | £23,000–£27,000 | January 2027 Start
Thinking About a Career in Teaching?
If you’re interested in becoming a teacher but want to build some real classroom experience first, this could be a great way to get started.
Our 2-Year Salaried Teacher Training Programme gives graduates and career changers the opportunity to work in a secondary school in Bournemouth, gain hands-on experience and progress towards becoming a qualified teacher, all while earning a salary.
You’ll spend your first year getting used to school life, building your confidence in the classroom and learning from experienced teachers before moving into formal teacher training in your second year.
Year 1 – Build Your Classroom Experience
During your first year, you’ll work full-time as a Cover Supervisor in a Bournemouth secondary school.
Your role will include:
- Delivering pre-planned lessons when teachers are absent
- Managing classes and keeping pupils engaged with their work
- Developing your classroom and behaviour management skills
- Supporting pupils with their learning
- Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff
- Taking part in regular training and development
The aim of your first year is to help you get comfortable in the classroom and give you a real understanding of what working in a secondary school is like before you begin your teacher training.
Year 2 - Work Towards Your PGCE & QTS
In your second year, you’ll move onto the teacher training stage of the programme and begin working towards your PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
You’ll continue working in a school while completing your training, with support from experienced mentors along the way.
During this year, you’ll:
- Begin your PGCE through a partner university
- Work towards gaining QTS
- Take on more teaching responsibility as your confidence develops
- Receive regular mentoring and feedback
- Continue developing your classroom and teaching skills
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of £23,000–£27,000
- A structured two-year route into teaching
- Classroom experience from the start
- Fully funded PGCE and QTS training
- Ongoing support and mentoring
- Opportunities within secondary schools across Bournemouth
- A clear route towards a qualified teaching career
Who Are We Looking For?
We’re looking for people who are genuinely interested in becoming teachers and want the opportunity to learn within a school environment.
You’ll need to:
- Hold a UK bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Have an interest in working with young people
- Be confident communicating with pupils and staff
- Be organised, reliable and willing to learn
- Be comfortable taking responsibility for a classroom
- Be committed to building a career in education
Previous school experience would be helpful, but it isn’t essential. What’s more important is that you’re enthusiastic, willing to learn and serious about becoming a teacher.
The programme is open to both recent graduates and people looking for a change of career.
Key Information
Location: Secondary schools across Bournemouth
Salary: £23,000–£27,000
Start Date: January 2027
Programme Length: 2 years
Applications: Open now
Interested?
If teaching is something you’ve been considering but you’re not sure where to start, this programme gives you the chance to get into the classroom, build your experience and work towards becoming a qualified teacher.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs 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.
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