Aspiring English Teacher Program – Earn While You Teach

About the role

Join a South West London secondary school as an Aspiring English Teacher on a salaried Schools Direct route. This full‑time, term‑time position lets you earn while you gain classroom experience and work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE.

Key responsibilities

• Teach English across Key Stage 3 and 4, delivering lessons that raise attainment.
• Support GCSE and A‑Level interventions and monitor student progress.
• Participate in a dedicated training day each week.
• Gradually increase teaching load from ~15 to ~20 periods per week.

Required profile

• Recent graduate with an English‑related degree (e.g., English, English Literature, Linguistics, TESOL, Education).
• Passion for teaching and developing young learners.
• Willingness to work in one school for the duration of the programme.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent contract on the Unqualified Teacher (UQT) pay scale (UQ1).
• Salary ranging from £24,066 to £36,718 per year, dependent on experience.
• One training day per week and the option to gain QTS with a PGCE.
• Stable working environment with a single school, reducing stress from differing teaching styles.