Trainee English Teacher
Town/City:Crowthorne
Salary/Rate:£22,000 - £28,000
County:Berkshire
Course:Phase 1
School Type:Secondary
Subject:English
Job ref:SM-ENG-EDS
Post Date:28. 07. 2026
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About the Role
About You
We are looking for a passionate graduate trainee, aspiring English teacher, or future teacher who is committed to making a positive impact on young people's education.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in English, English Literature, English Language, or a closely related subject.
- Previous classroom experience through teaching, tutoring, cover supervision, teaching assistance, or another educational setting.
- A genuine passion for English and helping young people develop confidence in literacy and communication.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational and classroom management abilities.
- A proactive attitude, resilience, and willingness to learn.
- A commitment to becoming a qualified secondary English teacher.
Whether you're currently working as a tutor, cover supervisor, teaching assistant, unqualified teacher, or career changer with classroom experience, this salaried teacher training programme provides an excellent route into teaching.
Training & Progression
Grad2Teach's Phase One Teacher Training Programme combines practical classroom experience with structured professional development.
During Phase One, you will:
- Complete a recognised Level 4 qualification.
- Develop your teaching practice through the Core Content Framework (CCF).
- Build evidence towards meeting the Teachers' Standards.
- Receive regular mentoring, coaching, and developmental observations.
- Gain increasing responsibility for planning and delivering high-quality English lessons.
Following successful completion of Phase One, you will progress into Phase Two, where you will:
- Undertake greater independent teaching responsibilities.
- Continue developing your classroom practice and subject expertise.
- Work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Complete a PGCE with Coventry University.
This structured pathway supports you from trainee teacher to fully qualified English teacher while remaining in employment.
Why Join This School?
This welcoming secondary school in Berkshire is committed to academic excellence and staff development.
You'll benefit from:
- A supportive and collaborative English department.
- Experienced mentors dedicated to developing future teachers.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development.
- Engaged and ambitious students.
- A positive and inclusive school culture.
- Modern teaching facilities and high-quality learning resources.
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