Trainee English Teacher
Partnerships Co-ordinator
About the Role
Are you passionate about English and ready to inspire young people while training to become a teacher?
Grad2Teach is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Teacher – English based in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire. This is a Phase One salaried training position, where you will gain valuable classroom experience while working towards your Level 4 qualification, with a clear pathway to PGCE and QTS.
In this role, you will support teaching and learning across the English department, helping deliver engaging lessons in Key Stages 3 and 4, with the opportunity to develop towards Key Stage 5. You’ll work closely with experienced teachers, support students of all abilities, and begin to build your own teaching practice.
The school environment is supportive and focused on developing future teachers, offering:
- A collaborative and welcoming English department
- Strong behaviour systems and clear routines
- A focus on staff wellbeing and manageable workload
- High-quality mentoring and professional development
- Opportunities to gradually take on teaching responsibilities
This role is ideal for someone who wants to earn while they train, gain hands-on classroom experience, and develop into a confident and effective English teacher.
About You – Candidate Profile
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a passion for English and education.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an aspiring English teacher / graduate trainee
- Have a degree in English, Literature, Language or a related subject
- Have a strong interest in teaching reading, writing and communication skills
- Be confident, organised and able to engage young people
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be reflective, resilient and eager to learn
- Be committed to supporting student progress and achievement
Training & Progression with Grad2Teach
This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model:
Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training
- Work in school supporting English teaching and learning
- Complete a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification
- Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
- Develop through observations, mentoring, practical experience and professional study
Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)
Subject to successful progression, you will move on to:
- Increased teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)
- Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
- Ongoing mentoring and assessment to meet all Teachers’ Standards
This structured pathway provides a clear route into teaching, equipping you with the skills, confidence and qualifications to become a fully qualified English Teacher.
Location & Application
This salaried trainee role is based in:
Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
The area offers excellent transport links, including easy access to London and surrounding regions.
If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career in teaching — while earning and training — we would love to hear from you.