Graduate Trainee Teacher Programme – Business

Launch Your Teaching Career at Stanmore College!

Are you a graduate or industry professional considering a career in teaching?

Stanmore College is offering an exciting Graduate Trainee Teacher Programme designed to help passionate subject specialists transition into teaching while gaining a recognised qualification.

This paid training programme offers the opportunity to begin your teaching career in post-16 education while working towards a recognised teaching qualification - either a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Alongside your studies, you will gain valuable classroom experience within a supportive further education environment, developing the skills and confidence needed to become an effective and inspiring teacher.

This programme is ideal for graduates or professionals with a background in business who are keen to share their expertise and help shape the next generation of learners!

Salary

Lecturer Salary Scale (Unqualified): £27,980 – £33,543 per annum

Contract

2-year fixed term trainee programme

Closing date: Sunday, 22^nd March 2026

Interview date: Friday, 27^th March 2026

Why Join the Programme?

Earn While You Train

You will be employed as a paid trainee teacher while studying towards your teaching qualification.

Gain a Recognised Teaching Qualification

The College will fund your Diploma in Teaching (Level 5) or PGCE (Level 7) while you gain practical experience.

Structured Support and Mentoring

You will receive:

• A dedicated teacher mentor
• Support from the Teaching & Learning team
• Regular CPD and coaching
• Gradual progression into classroom teaching

Develop Real Teaching Experience

You will gain hands-on experience in post-16 education, working with learners aged 16-19 and adults.

Teaching responsibilities gradually increase:

Year 1 - first 6 weeks shadowing teachers, then up to 10 hours teaching per week
Year 2 - up to 17 hours teaching per week

Career Progression

On successful completion of the programme, you will be eligible to interview for a permanent teacher position at Stanmore College.

Who Should Apply?

We welcome applications from graduates or industry professionals who want to move into teaching.

You will need:

• A degree (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject, or significant professional experience
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/ C or equivalent)
• Strong communication and digital skills
• A passion for teaching and supporting learners to succeed
• The right to work in the UK
• Availability to start in August 2026

What the Programme Includes

During the programme you will:

• Complete teacher training qualification (PGCE or Diploma in Teaching)
• Participate in teaching and learning CPD
• Observe experienced teachers
• Co-teach and gradually take responsibility for classes
• Plan and deliver lessons
• Assess and support student progress

You will begin with structured shadowing and micro-teaching, before moving into independent teaching with mentor support.

Why Work at Stanmore College?

Stanmore College is a vibrant and inclusive further education college committed to transforming lives through education.

We offer:

• A supportive teaching and learning culture
• Strong mentoring and professional development
• Opportunities to progress your teaching career
• A diverse student and staff community
• An exciting future including our £60 million campus redevelopment