At a Glance
- Tasks: Gain hands-on classroom experience while earning a salary and training to become a qualified teacher.
- Company: Join a supportive educational organisation dedicated to nurturing future teachers.
- Benefits: Earn £23,000–£26,000, receive a fully funded PGCE, and enjoy dedicated mentoring.
- Other info: Two-year programme based in one school, fostering strong community relationships.
- Why this job: Transform your passion for education into a rewarding teaching career with real classroom experience.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and a genuine passion for working with young people.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 26000 £ per year.
Salaried Teacher Training Programme
Location: Nottingham
Start Date: October 2026
Salary: £23,000–£26,000 per annum
Your Route Into Teaching Starts Here
Ready to turn your passion for education into a rewarding career? Our two-year Salaried Teacher Training Programme in Nottingham gives you the opportunity to earn while gaining valuable school experience and working towards becoming a qualified teacher. Rather than going straight into teacher training, you'll spend your first year working as a Cover Supervisor. This gives you the opportunity to experience life in a classroom, develop your confidence and build essential behaviour-management skills before progressing to formal teacher training.
What Makes This Programme Different?
- Earn while you learn: Receive a competitive salary of £23,000–£26,000 while developing your skills.
- Gain experience before training: Spend your first year working directly with pupils and experienced teachers.
- Stay in one school: Build strong relationships and become part of the school community throughout your two-year journey.
- Fully funded training: Progress to a PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with your training costs covered.
- Dedicated support: Receive mentoring, feedback and professional development from experienced teachers and school leaders.
Your Two-Year Journey
Year 1 | Experience School Life
You'll join the school as a Cover Supervisor, giving you the chance to discover what it really means to work in education. You'll:
- Supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lessons.
- Support pupils with their learning and encourage positive engagement.
- Develop effective classroom management techniques.
- Build relationships with pupils and staff.
- Gain an understanding of school policies, routines and expectations.
- Work alongside experienced teachers and support staff.
- Develop the confidence and skills needed to progress into teacher training.
This first year is designed to help you experience teaching before committing to formal teacher training.
Year 2 | Train to Become a Teacher
Having gained valuable classroom experience, you'll progress into a trainee teacher role and begin your formal teacher training. You'll:
- Plan and deliver your own lessons.
- Develop your teaching style and classroom practice.
- Assess pupil progress and provide meaningful feedback.
- Work closely with an experienced mentor.
- Complete your PGCE.
- Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Prepare for your first position as a fully qualified teacher.
Who Are We Looking For?
We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are considering a career in teaching and want to develop their skills through practical experience. You could be a recent graduate, someone considering a career change, or someone who has already gained experience working with young people.
You’ll need:
- A Bachelor's degree in any subject.
- A genuine passion for education and working with young people.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisation and time-management skills.
- A positive and resilient approach.
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
- A willingness to learn from experienced teachers.
- Commitment to completing the full two-year programme in Nottingham.
What You’ll Receive
As part of the programme, you’ll benefit from:
- £23,000–£26,000 annual salary.
- A salaried position from the beginning of the programme.
- A fully funded PGCE.
- The opportunity to work towards QTS.
- Two years based within the same school.
- Dedicated mentoring and professional development.
- Extensive hands-on classroom experience.
- A supportive route into a long-term teaching career.
How to Apply
Interested in becoming a teacher but want to gain real classroom experience first? Please send your CV to details below.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Gradaute Teacher Training in Nottingham employer: Teaching Personnel
Join a supportive and nurturing educational environment as a Part Time Teacher in the BB4 area, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of Upper Key Stage 2 pupils. With competitive pay, small class sizes, and dedicated consultant support, this role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and the chance to inspire young minds in a welcoming community. Embrace the rewarding experience of teaching while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time schedule.
