Trainee Primary Teacher

Are you a graduate or aspiring teacher looking to begin a primary trainee teacher role in Peterborough? This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive primary school in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, while completing a salaried teacher training programme with Grad2Teach.

As a Phase One Trainee Teacher, you will gain hands-on classroom experience supporting pupils across the primary age range. You will work alongside experienced teachers, gradually building confidence without the immediate pressure of a full teaching timetable.

This graduate teaching role offers a structured pathway into teaching, where you can earn while you train, develop practical skills, and progress towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting teaching and learning in a primary classroom
• Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom activities
• Working with small groups and individual pupils
• Developing behaviour management and teaching strategies
• Building confidence as a future primary teacher

About You

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic graduate trainee, aspiring teacher, or career changer who is passionate about working with children.

You may be:

• A graduate considering a career in primary teaching
• GCSEs in English, Mathematics and Science at least C/4 or above
• A teaching assistant or support staff member ready to progress
• A career changer seeking a meaningful and rewarding profession

Ideal qualities include:

• A genuine passion for education and young learners
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability, adaptability, and a willingness to learn
• Commitment to developing into a confident classroom practitioner

Training & Progression

Grad2Teach offers a two-phase salaried teacher training programme designed to develop you into a fully qualified teacher.

Phase One (Level 4 Qualification):

• Complete an NCFE-accredited Level 4 teaching qualification
• Training aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teaching Standards
• Gain classroom experience with structured support and mentoring
• Training delivered outside teaching hours to maximise school experience

Phase Two (QTS & PGCE):

• Progress to independent teaching with your own timetable
• Complete a PGCE with Coventry University
• Achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Teach up to a full timetable while continuing professional development

This programme typically lasts 1–2 years, providing a comprehensive and supportive route into teaching .