Graduate Trainee Teacher

Are you a high-achieving graduate ready to turn your degree into a rewarding teaching career?

Would you like to earn a salary while training to become a qualified teacher in one of London's leading secondary schools?

Could this Graduate Trainee Teacher opportunity be the perfect first step towards gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)?

Graduate Trainee Teacher – London

Opportunities Across All Core & EBacc Subjects
Full-time | September 2026 Start
Salary: Up to £32,000 | School-Based Teacher Training

KPI Education is partnering with a number of exceptional secondary schools across London that are looking to recruit ambitious graduates to join their Graduate Trainee Teacher Programme from September 2026.

This salaried teacher training opportunity is designed for graduates who are passionate about their subject and are ready to begin a rewarding career in education while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through a fully supported school-based route.

We are recruiting graduates across a range of secondary subjects, including:

• Mathematics
• English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Computer Science
• Geography
• History
• Religious Education
• Spanish
• French
• Art & Design
• Drama
• Music
• Food & Nutrition
• Design & Technology
• Business Studies
• Economics

As a Graduate Trainee Teacher, you will work alongside experienced teachers and outstanding mentors, gaining practical classroom experience before gradually progressing to planning and delivering your own lessons. Throughout your training year, you will receive structured support, regular coaching and professional development to help you become a confident and successful classroom practitioner.

Whether your ambition is to teach STEM subjects, Humanities, Languages or the Creative Arts, these schools offer an outstanding environment in which to develop your teaching career.

The Ideal Candidate

• A 2:1 degree or above in a relevant subject.
• A genuine ambition to become a qualified secondary school teacher.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for inspiring young people to achieve their full potential.
• Previous experience working with young people is advantageous but not essential.
• A proactive, resilient and enthusiastic approach to learning.
• The right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

What You’ll Receive

• A salaried position with earnings of up to £32,000 while you train.
• A fully supported pathway to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) .
• Outstanding mentoring from experienced teachers and senior leaders.
• Comprehensive professional development throughout the academic year.
• The opportunity to teach in high-performing and supportive London secondary schools.
• Excellent long-term career progression, with many trainees securing permanent teaching roles upon qualification.
• Access to modern teaching facilities and well-resourced departments.

Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers available. If you're ready to inspire the next generation, develop professionally and make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by sending your CV to Ryan at KPI Education. Early applications are encouraged, with interviews taking place on a rolling basis ahead of the September 2026 start.

Graduate Trainee Teacher – London | September 2026 Start | Up to £32,000 | Salaried Teacher Training | QTS Pathway | Maths | English | Science | Humanities | Languages | Creative Arts | Apply Today

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