Trainee Primary Teacher
Partnerships Co-ordinator
About the Role
Are you passionate about working with children and ready to take the next step towards a rewarding career in Primary teaching?
Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Graduate Trainee Teacher – Primary Education opportunity at a supportive partner primary school in Bedford, Bedfordshire. This salaried Phase One position provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on school experience while studying towards your Level 4 qualification, with a clear progression route into Phase Two, PGCE and QTS.
You will become part of a welcoming school community, working alongside experienced teachers and support staff while developing the practical skills and confidence needed to become an effective classroom teacher.
The school is committed to creating a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their potential. You will receive ongoing support and mentoring as you develop your classroom practice through observation, guided practice and increasing responsibility.
As a Grad2Teach trainee, you will:
- Support teaching and learning across the primary phase
- Work with pupils individually, in small groups and as part of whole-class activities
- Assist with lesson preparation, resources and classroom organisation
- Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development
- Help create an engaging and inclusive classroom environment
- Develop your understanding of assessment and pupil progress
- Observe experienced teachers and learn effective teaching strategies
- Develop your behaviour management and classroom skills
- Take on increasing responsibility as your confidence and competence develop
- Contribute to the wider life of the school
This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate who wants to earn while they train, gain meaningful classroom experience and develop a long-term career in Primary education.
About You – Candidate Profile
We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and ambitious individual who is ready to begin their teacher training journey.
You will:
- Be a motivated aspiring Primary teacher / graduate trainee
- Hold, or be working towards, a degree
- Have a genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development
- Be enthusiastic, patient and committed to helping pupils succeed
- Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to build positive relationships with children and colleagues
- Be organised, reliable and professional
- Be reflective and eager to develop your teaching practice
- Be committed to high standards and continuous professional development
Previous experience working with children in a school, nursery, tutoring, coaching or youth setting would be advantageous.
Training & Progression with Grad2Teach
This role follows Grad2Teach's fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model.
Phase One – Level 4 & Foundational Training
- Complete your Level 4 NCFE customised qualification while working in school
- Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' Standards
- Learn through guided practice, lesson observations, mentoring and professional learning sessions
- Develop your classroom management and teaching skills through practical experience
- Receive ongoing support from experienced teachers and Grad2Teach mentors
- Build your confidence and take on increasing responsibility as you progress
Phase Two – PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)
Subject to successful progression, Phase Two includes:
- Teaching responsibility of up to 18 hours per week
- Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
- Ongoing mentoring, assessment and professional development
- Development towards meeting all Teachers' Standards
This structured pathway provides a clear route from Phase One trainee to fully qualified Primary teacher.
Location & Application
This salaried trainee role is based at a partner primary school in:
Bedford, Bedfordshire
The school offers a supportive and collaborative environment where aspiring teachers can develop their skills, confidence and professional practice.
If you are ready to begin your journey into Primary teaching, gain hands-on classroom experience and work towards your PGCE with QTS while earning a salary, we would love to hear from you.