English Trainee Teacher in Cambridge

Graduate Trainee Teacher of English – Cambridge

Full-Time | Start September 2025 | Salary: £24,921

Are you a passionate English graduate ready to share your love of literature and language with the next generation?

Kick-start your teaching career through a fully funded, salaried training programme at a dynamic secondary school in Cambridge. This opportunity is part of the UK’s largest trust of schools, providing outstanding training, dedicated mentoring, and genuine progression across a nationwide network.

Perfect for graduates who want to earn while they train, this role leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)—without tuition fees—within a supportive and well-resourced school setting.

About the Role

As a Graduate Trainee Teacher of English, you'll be embedded within a high-performing English department where you'll build your classroom skills with increasing responsibility across the academic year. From day one, you'll be supported by experienced teachers and receive structured training to develop into a confident and capable educator.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Assisting with planning and delivering engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4

• Leading small group interventions to support literacy development and close attainment gaps

• Collaborating with colleagues to design schemes of work, resources, and assessments

• Creating a classroom environment that encourages discussion, creativity, and a love of literature

• Participating in weekly training sessions and receiving personalised 1:1 mentoring

• Contributing to whole-school literacy initiatives, clubs, and enrichment projects

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a graduate who is:

• Holding (or expected to achieve) a 2:1 or above in English Literature, English Language, or a related field

• Passionate about education and committed to developing as a secondary school teacher

• Confident in communication, with strong organisational and interpersonal skills

• Reflective, resilient, and open to feedback and learning

• Experienced working with young people (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) – desirable but not essential

Why Choose This Route?

• Earn £24,921 while training – with no tuition fees

• Train at a forward-thinking secondary school in Cambridge

• Work in partnership with the UK’s largest education trust, offering exceptional support and future opportunities

• Benefit from expert mentoring and structured weekly professional development

• Achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and start a long-term, meaningful teaching career

How to Apply

Ready to take the first step toward becoming a qualified English teacher?

Send your CV and a brief covering letter to MirandaW@kpir.co.uk to apply for this Graduate Trainee Teacher of English position based in Cambridge.

Graduate English Trainee Teacher | Salaried QTS Programme | September 2025 Start | Based in Cambridge

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