Salaried Teacher Training Programme

Salaried Teacher Training Programme | Bournemouth

Looking to Become a Teacher?

If you're considering a career in education but would like to gain hands‑on classroom experience before stepping into teacher training, this could be the perfect opportunity.

We're working with schools across the Bournemouth area who are offering a unique salaried teacher training pathway. This two-year programme allows you to earn while you learn, gain valuable school-based experience and work towards achieving your PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Your first year is all about building confidence and understanding what life in a school is really like. You'll be working in the classroom every day, supporting pupils and developing the skills needed for a successful teaching career.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes during teacher absences
• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Supporting pupils with their learning and behaviour
• Building positive relationships with students and staff
• Gaining a strong understanding of school life and educational practice

This year provides an excellent foundation before moving into formal teacher training.

Year 2: Teacher Training

Once you've completed your first year, you'll progress onto a fully funded teacher training programme, working towards your PGCE and QTS while continuing to gain valuable classroom experience.

During your training year, you'll develop skills in:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons
• Assessing student progress
• Classroom and behaviour management
• Adapting teaching to meet different learning needs
• Professional practice and reflective development

What You'll Receive

• Salary of £23,000 - £27,000
• Fully funded PGCE
• Support towards achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced education professionals
• Practical classroom experience from day one
• A long‑term route into a teaching career
• The opportunity to remain within the same school throughout the programme

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from graduates or career changers who are passionate about education and making a difference in young people's lives.

To be considered, you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree (or be due to graduate)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilience and a willingness to learn
• A genuine interest in a future teaching career
• Commitment to a two‑year training programme in the Bournemouth area

Earn while you learn. Gain classroom experience. Train to become a qualified teacher.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s 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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