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Kickstart Your Teaching Career with the Future Teachers Programme

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in education? Teaching Personnel’s Future Teachers Programme offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience before enrolling in formal teacher training. This program is perfect for graduates who want to explore teaching and develop the skills needed to succeed in the classroom.

Start Date: January 2025

About the Role

As a Future Teacher, you will work as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school in Durham. Your role involves:

Supervising lessons during short-term teacher absences, ensuring students stay on task with work set by the teacher.
Providing a high-quality learning experience without the need for active teaching, marking, or lesson planning.
Gaining valuable insight into the daily responsibilities of a teacher.
What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking confident and creative graduates with a passion for education and a willingness to inspire young minds. If you love a subject and enjoy engaging with others, this role offers a chance to bring your enthusiasm into the classroom.

Benefits of the Programme

Regular Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
Earn While You Train: Gain your PGCE and QTS while getting paid.
Professional Development: Access discounted CPD courses through Teaching Personnel.
Hands-On Experience: Develop practical teaching skills and build confidence.
Direct Payment: Receive wages through PAYE, not an umbrella company.
Subject Specialisms

Bring your passion to the classroom! Subject areas include (but are not limited to):

Maths
English
Science
History
Geography
Ethics and Philosophy/Religious Education
Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
Technology
Other subjects you are passionate about.
What You’ll Gain from the Placement

During your time in the programme, you’ll:

Maintain a journal to reflect on your experiences and growth.
Observe and learn from teachers across various subjects.
Understand how to differentiate lessons, manage behaviour, and support pupils effectively.
Learn about school policies and their implementation.
Explore how your degree subject aligns with the school curriculum.
Assist students with coursework and exam preparation.
Ready to Apply?

This is your chance to gain practical teaching experience and take the first step toward a fulfilling career in education. Start in January 2025 and build the skills you need to inspire the next generation.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to send us your CV and begin your journey toward becoming a 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.

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