Trainee Primary Teacher

Are you passionate about working with children and ready to begin an exciting career in Primary education?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting Primary Graduate Trainee Teacher opportunity at a partner primary school in Stevenage. This salaried Phase One position provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while beginning your professional teacher training journey.

Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff, you will develop your understanding of primary education, support pupils' learning and build the practical skills needed to become an effective and confident classroom teacher.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning across the primary age range

• Working alongside class teachers to deliver engaging learning activities

• Supporting individual pupils and small groups

• Helping children develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits

• Supporting classroom routines and effective behaviour management

• Preparing learning resources and assisting with lesson activities

• Observing experienced teachers and developing your understanding of effective teaching practice

• Supporting interventions to help pupils make progress

• Contributing to the wider life of the school

• Gradually taking on increased classroom responsibility as your confidence and skills develop

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to gain meaningful school-based experience while working towards a rewarding career in Primary teaching.

About You – Candidate Profile

We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and motivated individual who has a genuine interest in becoming a Primary Teacher.

You should have:

• A passion for working with children and supporting their education

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• A patient, approachable and encouraging manner

• Good organisation and time-management skills

• The confidence to work as part of a wider school team

• A willingness to learn, reflect and respond positively to feedback

• A commitment to maintaining high expectations for pupils

• Resilience, enthusiasm and a professional attitude

• A genuine desire to develop your teaching skills and knowledge

Previous experience working with children, young people or within a school environment would be advantageous.

Most importantly, you should be enthusiastic about education and committed to developing the skills and experience needed to become a successful Primary Teacher.

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

Phase One – School-Based Experience & Level 4 Training

During Phase One, you will work in a primary school while completing a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification.

Your training will include:

• Training aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' Standards

• Guided classroom practice and observations of experienced teachers

• Regular mentoring and professional learning

• Developing effective behaviour and classroom management strategies

• Understanding how children learn and develop

• Supporting teaching, learning and pupil progress

• Building confidence and gradually increasing your classroom responsibilities

Successful completion of Phase One provides a clear progression route into Phase Two, where you can work towards your PGCE with QTS.

Phase Two – PGCE & QTS

Subject to successful progression, Phase Two provides the opportunity to:

• Take on teaching responsibility of up to 18 hours per week

• Complete a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)

• Continue receiving school-based mentoring and professional support

• Develop your teaching practice through structured training and assessment

• Work towards meeting all Teachers' Standards

• Progress towards becoming a fully qualified Primary Teacher

Location & Application

📍 Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
🎓 Role: Primary Trainee Teacher 
📚 Phase: Phase One
💷 Route: Salaried teacher training
➡️ Progression: Phase One → Phase Two → PGCE with QTS