English Trainee Teacher

Posting date:	30 July 2025
Salary:	£24,921 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	29 August 2025
Location:	CB1 1AA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	KPI RECRUITING LTD
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	MWCBENGTT3007-30266

Summary

Graduate Trainee Teacher of English – Cambridge

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

Are you an English graduate with a love of literature, language, and a desire to inspire the next generation of readers and writers?

Begin your teaching career through a salaried, school-based training programme at a supportive secondary school in Cambridge. This opportunity is part of the largest trust of schools in the UK, offering exceptional training, resources, and progression opportunities across a wide and well-established network.

Ideal for graduates who want to earn while they train, you’ll work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in a structured and nurturing educational environment.

The Role

As a Graduate Trainee Teacher of English, you’ll join a passionate and experienced English department. With tailored guidance and increasing responsibility over the year, you’ll develop the skills, subject knowledge, and confidence to become an effective and inspiring classroom teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4

  
  

• Lead small-group interventions to support literacy development and close learning gaps

  
  

• Collaborate with colleagues on schemes of work, assessment, and resource creation

  
  

• Foster a classroom environment that promotes curiosity, discussion, and a love of reading and writing

  
  

• Take part in regular training sessions and receive one-to-one mentoring throughout your QTS journey

  
  

• Contribute to extracurricular activities, school-wide literacy initiatives, and department projects

  
  Person Specification

  • A minimum of a 2:1 degree in English Literature, English Language, or a closely related field

    
    

  • A genuine enthusiasm for education and a strong interest in secondary teaching

    
    

  • Prior experience working with young people (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, volunteering) is beneficial

    
    

  • Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills

    
    

  • A reflective and proactive approach to learning and professional development

    
    Why Train via This Route?

    • Earn £24,921 while you train – with no tuition fees to pay

      
      

    • Train in a well-resourced, forward-thinking secondary school in Cambridge

      
      

    • Be part of the largest trust of schools in the UK, with access to a national community of educators

      
      

    • Work alongside expert teachers in a successful and supportive English department

      
      

    • Receive personalised mentoring and weekly professional development

      
      

    • Achieve QTS and take the first step in a meaningful, rewarding teaching career

      
      How to Apply

      If you're ready to train as an English teacher while earning a full salary, please send your CV and a short covering letter to MirandaW@kpir.co.uk.

      Graduate English Trainee Teacher | Fully Funded, Salaried Training | Start September 2025 | Based in Cambridge

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