Future Teacher Programme

Salaried Teacher Training Programme – Secondary Schools

Bournemouth | £23,000–£27,000 salary | January 2027 start

Looking to Get Into Teaching?

Thinking about becoming a teacher but want to get some real experience in a school first?

Our 2-year salaried teacher training programme gives you the chance to work in a secondary school, build your classroom experience and work towards becoming a qualified teacher — all while earning a salary.

You'll be supported throughout the programme by experienced teachers and mentors, giving you the opportunity to learn on the job and develop your confidence along the way.

Year 1 – Gain Experience in the Classroom

Your first year will be spent working as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school in Bournemouth.

It's a great opportunity to get a feel for life in a school, build relationships with pupils and gain valuable classroom experience before moving into formal teacher training.

You'll be involved in:

Delivering lessons using resources prepared by teachers

Managing classrooms and supporting positive behaviour

Helping pupils with their learning

Working alongside teachers and school staff

Observing experienced teachers

Taking part in training and development

Building your confidence and understanding of secondary education

The aim of your first year is to give you a solid grounding in school life and prepare you for the next step.

Year 2 – Train to Become a Qualified Teacher

In your second year, you'll move into formal teacher training while continuing to work in a school.

You'll work towards achieving:

PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

As your confidence and experience grow, you'll gradually take on more responsibility for planning and delivering lessons.

You'll also receive ongoing mentoring, support and professional development throughout the year.

What You'll Get

£23,000–£27,000 salary

Fully funded PGCE and QTS

No tuition fees

Two years of paid, school-based experience

Support from experienced teachers and mentors

Regular training and professional development

A clear route into a career in teaching

Potential opportunities to progress into a permanent teaching position

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for graduates who are serious about building a career in secondary education.

You'll need:

A UK bachelor's degree or equivalent

An interest in working with young people

Good communication skills

To be organised, reliable and motivated

A willingness to learn and develop

A genuine interest in becoming a teacher

You don't need previous teaching experience. The programme is suitable for recent graduates as well as those looking to move into teaching from another career.

Programme Details

Location: Bournemouth secondary school Salary: £23,000–£27,000 Start date: January 2027 Duration: 2 years Qualification: PGCE + QTS Applications: Open now

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for a way into teaching that combines paid school experience, professional training and a recognised teaching qualification, this could be the opportunity for you.

Apply now for an January 2027 start in Bournemouth.

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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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