Job Description

Salaried Teacher Training Programme - Cambridge
Start Date: January 2026 | Salary: 22,000-25,000 per year | Duration: 2 years
Are you ready to launch a rewarding career in education?
Our 2-Year Salaried Teacher Training Programme in Cambridge offers a unique opportunity to earn while you train, gain hands-on classroom experience, and qualify as a teacher through a fully supported and structured pathway.
About the Programme
Year 1 - Experience and Develop
Your journey begins as a Cover Supervisor, where you'll:

• Gain first-hand classroom experience across a range of subjects and year groups.
• Learn essential skills in lesson delivery, classroom management, and student support.
• Earn a competitive salary of 22,000-25,000 while developing your confidence and understanding of school life.

Year 2 - Train and Qualify
In your second year, you'll transition into teacher training, working towards a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Benefit from expert mentoring, in-school training, and professional development.
• Graduate fully qualified and ready to begin your teaching career with real classroom experience behind you.

Why Choose This Route?

• Earn from Day One: Receive a salary throughout your training.
• Learn on the Job: Gain practical experience while developing professionally.
• Be Supported: Work with experienced teachers and mentors who guide you every step of the way.
• Be Career Ready: Qualify with a PGCE and QTS, ready to begin your career in education.

Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from:

• Graduates who want to start a fulfilling and meaningful career in teaching.
• Career changers seeking a new challenge and the chance to make a real difference.
• Passionate, motivated individuals with the resilience and commitment to succeed in education.

Key Details

• Location: Cambridge
• Start Date: January 2026
• Salary: 22,000-25,000 per year
• Duration: 2 years (Year 1: Cover Supervisor | Year 2: PGCE with QTS)

How to Apply
Take the next step toward an inspiring and impactful career in teaching.
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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