Graduate Teacher Training

1 week ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Future Teachers Programme – Manchester

Location: Manchester | Start Date: January 2026

Year 1: Paid School Experience | Year 2: Salaried Teacher Training Route

Are you a graduate looking to begin a career in teaching? The Future Teachers Programme in Manchester offers a structured two-year route into the profession—starting with paid school-based experience and leading directly into a salaried teacher training year.

About the Programme

Designed for graduates who want to explore the teaching profession before enrolling in formal training, this pathway provides hands-on experience, mentoring, and a guaranteed progression into teacher training.

Year 1: Classroom Experience (Cover Supervisor Role)

Work in a Manchester secondary school as a Cover Supervisor
Supervise lessons using work already set by the class teacher
Gain practical behaviour management and classroom confidence
No responsibility for planning, marking, or active teaching
Become familiar with school routines, policies, and teaching styles
Year 2: Salaried Teacher Training

Move into a fully salaried Initial Teacher Training (ITT) position
Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Train within the same school or trust for continuity and support
Receive weekly mentoring and professional development
Option to complete a PGCE alongside QTS
Key Benefits

Paid from your first day in school
Clear, secure progression from experience to salaried training
Monday–Friday timetable (8:30am–3:30pm)
CPD opportunities through Teaching Personnel
PAYE payroll—no umbrella companies
Opportunity to develop a long-term career within one school community
Subjects Welcomed

Applications are encouraged from graduates in all subject areas, especially:

English
Maths
Science
Humanities (Geography, History, RE)
MFL
Technology
And any subject you are passionate about
What You’ll Gain

Authentic classroom experience
Professional mentoring and guidance
Exposure to a range of teaching methods and school systems
A guaranteed step into a salaried ITT year
Apply Now

If you’re ready to take the first step toward a career in teaching, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to secure your place on the Future Teachers Programme starting January 2026 in Manchester.

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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