
Graduate Trainee Teacher
- Liverpool
- Temporary
- Full-time
Contract Type: Full-time (Initial 1-Year Contract)
Start Date: September
Salary: Based on experience and qualifications
Progression: School-based Teacher Training (SKiP Programme) from Year 2Overview:Are you a graduate looking to become a teacher? Join our school as a Cover Supervisor and begin your journey toward a rewarding teaching career through the SKiP (School-based Initial Teacher Training Programme).This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about education who wants to gain valuable in-school experience before qualifying as a teacher. You’ll start by supporting lessons and covering classes, then progress into a fully supported training programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with the SKiP route.What is the SKiP Programme?The SKiP (School-based Initial Teacher Training) programme is a practical, school-embedded route into teaching. It allows aspiring teachers to train on the job, learning alongside experienced educators while working towards QTS, with the option to study for a PGCE alongside it.Year 1: Cover Supervisor Responsibilities
- Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects when teachers are absent.
- Manage student behaviour in line with the school’s policies.
- Support departments with admin, interventions, and classroom activities.
- Build rapport with students and gain confidence in leading a classroom.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and school life.
- Prepare for entry onto the SKiP programme through mentoring and CPD.
- Begin your SKiP training in a subject area you are passionate about (e.g., Maths, English, Science, etc.).
- Receive regular mentoring, lesson observations, and feedback.
- Teach a reduced timetable as you develop your skills and confidence.
- Work towards achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and potentially a PGCE, depending on the provider partnership.
- Fully embed yourself in the curriculum and contribute to the life of the school.
- A degree (minimum 2:2 classification) – any subject considered, preference given to core subjects (Maths, English, Science).
- A strong desire to become a qualified teacher.
- Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to engage and motivate students.
- Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive attitude.
- Commitment to a two-year journey from graduate to teacher.
- Structured pathway into teaching via SKiP.
- Full salary during your Cover Supervisor year.
- High-quality mentoring and support from experienced staff.
- Access to internal CPD and external training.
- Opportunity to gain QTS and potentially PGCE with no tuition costs (fully funded route).
- Become part of a forward-thinking and supportive team.
Please send your CV or contact TP Liverpool on 0151 271 0225. We welcome applications from recent graduates, career changers, and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in education.
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