Graduate Trainee Teacher in England, Essex

Graduate Trainee Teacher Programme – Salaried Route to QTS (Start: September 2025)

Role: Graduate Trainee Teacher
Location: Multiple Locations Across the UK – including London, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Kent, Cambridge, Yorkshire, and the South Coast
Start Date: September 2025
Compensation: From £24,921 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time | Paid Teacher Training | Opportunity for Permanent Role After Training

Overview - Graduate Trainee Teacher

Are you graduating in 2025 from a leading UK university with a 2:1 or higher?

Do you want to start your teaching career with a salary and real classroom experience — without the cost of university tuition?

This opportunity is ideal for graduates who want to train to teach and become fully qualified secondary school teachers through a school-based, salaried route. No prior classroom experience required – just passion, commitment, and the right academic background.

You’ll be part of a nationally respected teacher development programme, backed by one of the UK’s most successful and inclusive Multi Academy Trusts, with placements available across the country. - Graduate Trainee Teacher

What the Programme Offers - Graduate Trainee Teacher

• Full-time salary from day one – earn £24,921+ while you train in-school
• Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) over the course of one academic year
• ‍ Gain hands-on classroom teaching experience alongside expert mentors and professional coaches
• No tuition fees – your training is fully funded by the academy trust
• ✅ Clear pathway to a guaranteed permanent teaching role within the trust following successful qualification
• Access to long-term career development, CPD and leadership training

Subjects in Demand - Graduate Trainee Teacher

We are currently looking for graduates in the following key subject areas: - Graduate Trainee Teacher

• Mathematics
• Sciences – Biology, Chemistry, Physics
• Computer Science
• Modern Foreign Languages – French and/or Spanish
• English Language & Literature
• Geography, History
• Design Technology, Food Technology

Who Should Apply?

We're seeking individuals who:

• Are final-year students or recent graduates with a 2:1 or above (or predicted) from a Russell Group or Top 20 UK university
• Have strong subject knowledge in one of the listed disciplines
• Are motivated, dependable, and eager to make a difference in students’ lives
• Can commit to one academic year of in-school training from September 2025
• Hold the legal right to work in the UK (We are unable to provide visa sponsorship)

Why Join This Programme?

This is your chance to:

• Skip traditional university-based routes like PGCE and instead train on the job
• Earn a living while you learn – ideal for graduates who want financial independence
• Be supported by an experienced teaching team in an Ofsted-rated "Good" or "Outstanding" school
• Be part of a mission-driven organisation focused on raising achievement for all students, regardless of background
• Set yourself up for long-term success, with fast-track leadership opportunities available post-qualification

Relevant Keywords for Search Engines & Job Boards:

• Graduate Teaching Programme
• Train to Teach 2025
• Paid Teacher Training UK
• QTS Route for Graduates
• Secondary School Teacher Jobs
• Teaching Assistant to Teacher
• Salaried Initial Teacher Training
• Teaching Jobs for Graduates
• Subject-Specific Teacher Roles (Maths, Science, English, MFL)

How to Apply

 Send your CV directly to Ryan at KPI Education

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Kickstart your career in education today – make a difference, get paid to train, and become a fully qualified teacher in just one year.

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