Graduate Teacher Training

Salaried Teacher Training Programme (Secondary)

Location: Coventry
Start Date: April or September 2026
Salary: £22,000–£25,000 per annum
Duration: 2 years

About the Programme

This salaried teacher training route provides a structured and supported pathway into secondary teaching. You will be employed in a school from the outset, gaining paid classroom experience before progressing to a fully funded PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

The programme is ideal for graduates or career changers who want to earn while training and develop confidence in a real school environment.

Your Training Journey

Year 1 – School-Based Experience (Cover Supervisor)
You will work full-time in a Coventry secondary school as a Cover Supervisor, where you will:

• Supervise classes and deliver pre-planned lessons
• Develop strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Gain first-hand experience of day-to-day school life
• Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
• Take part in training and professional development sessions

This year is designed to prepare you fully for formal teacher training.

Year 2 – Teacher Training (PGCE with QTS)
In your second year, you will move into a teacher training role, during which you will:

• Complete a PGCE through a partner university
• Work towards achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Teach your own classes with increasing responsibility
• Receive structured mentoring, feedback and academic support
• Continue working in your placement school

What the Programme Offers

• A salaried position throughout the full two years (£22,000–£25,000)
• Fully funded PGCE and QTS (no tuition fees)
• Hands-on classroom experience from the start
• Ongoing mentoring and professional support
• Placement in secondary schools across Coventry
• A clear route into a long-term teaching career

Who We Are Looking For

Applicants should:

• Hold a UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
• Have a genuine interest in teaching and working with young people
• Be confident, organised and committed to professional development
• Be able to work full-time in Coventry schools
• Be motivated to train as a secondary school teacher

Applications are welcomed from recent graduates and those considering a career change.

Key Details

• Programme start: April or September 2026
• Location: Coventry
• Salary: £22,000–£25,000
• Schools: Secondary

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience, earn a salary, and qualify as a teacher through a supportive, school-based route.

Apply now to begin your teaching career in April or September 2026.

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