Trainee English Teacher
Town/City:Surrey
Salary/Rate:£22,000 - £28,000
County:Greater London
Course:Phase 1
School Type:Secondary
Subject:English
Job ref:SM-ENG-BWS
Post Date:13. 05. 2026
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Partnerships Co-ordinator
About the Role
This Trainee English Teacher position offers a unique opportunity to train, earn, and develop within a thriving secondary school environment in Surrey.
Working as part of a dedicated English department, you will gain hands-on classroom experience while completing Grad2Teach’s structured Phase One Level 4 qualification. The role is designed for graduates and aspiring teachers who already have experience working with young people in an educational setting and are now ready to move into salaried teacher training.
As a graduate trainee teacher, you will:
- Support the delivery of engaging English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
- Develop behaviour management and classroom teaching skills
- Work closely with experienced teachers and mentors
- Build confidence in lesson planning, assessment, and differentiation
- Gain practical experience aligned with the Teachers’ Standards and Core Content Framework (CCF)
- Progress towards independent teaching responsibilities in Phase Two
This school provides a welcoming and inclusive learning environment with strong pastoral support and excellent mentoring for trainee educators entering the profession.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic future teacher who is passionate about English education and committed to developing a career in teaching.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A degree in English or a related subject
- Previous teaching experience, school-based experience, tutoring, TA work, or youth work experience
- A genuine passion for secondary English teaching
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The resilience, professionalism, and reliability needed for a salaried teacher training programme
- A commitment to learning and professional development
This opportunity is particularly suitable for:
- Graduate trainees
- Teaching assistants ready to progress into teaching
- Career changers with classroom experience
- Aspiring secondary English teachers seeking a paid teacher training route
Training & Progression
Grad2Teach provides a structured and supportive pathway into teaching through a salaried training model.
During Phase One, you will:
- Complete the Level 4 qualification in education and teaching
- Develop classroom practice aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF)
- Build evidence towards the Teachers’ Standards
- Receive mentoring and instructional coaching from experienced educators
Successful completion of Phase One can lead to Phase Two, where trainees move into increased independent teaching responsibilities and work towards a PGCE with Coventry University.
This graduate teacher training pathway allows you to earn while you train and develop long-term career opportunities within secondary education.
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