Trainee English Teacher

Town/City:Essex

Salary/Rate:£20,000 - £26,000

County:Essex

Course:Phase 1

School Type:Secondary

Subject:English

Job ref:SM-SHS-ENG

Post Date:24. 04. 2026

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Partnerships Co-ordinator

Shah Muzir

Partnerships Coordinator

02045822472

ShahM@grad2teach.ac.uk

About the Role

You will join a supportive and high-performing secondary school in Essex, working within a successful English department to support the delivery of engaging lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4. As a Phase One Trainee Teacher, you will begin by assisting experienced teachers and gradually progress to planning and delivering your own lessons.

This graduate teaching role is part of the Grad2Teach salaried teacher training programme, enabling you to earn while you train and build confidence in the classroom.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the teaching of English Language and Literature
Assisting with lesson preparation, marking, and student feedback
Delivering small group interventions and supporting literacy development
Building classroom management skills in a real school environment
Progressively taking on whole-class teaching responsibilities

This salaried teacher training opportunity in Essex is ideal for aspiring teachers looking for a practical and supported route into education.

About You

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic aspiring English teacher who is ready to begin their teaching journey.

You may be:

A graduate trainee with a degree in English or a related subject
A future teacher with strong communication and organisational skills
A trainee educator passionate about literature, language, and student development
Someone with experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)
A reliable and proactive individual seeking a salaried route into teaching

This role is ideal for those looking to train as an English teacher in Essex.

Training & Progression

Grad2Teach provides a clear and structured pathway into teaching:

Phase One:
- Complete a Level 4 qualification in education and training
- Gain classroom experience in a secondary school in Essex
- Receive mentoring aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teaching Standards
Phase Two:
- Progress to more independent teaching responsibilities
- Work towards a PGCE with Coventry University
- Move towards achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

This teacher training programme ensures you develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed as a qualified teacher.

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