Graduate Teaching Internship

Job description

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching?Our Graduate Teaching Internship is a paid, school-based opportunity designed for graduates who want to gain real classroom experience before committing to teacher training.

This role places you in secondary schools across Cheshire, supporting pupils and teachers while building the skills, confidence and experience required to progress into PGCE or school-based teacher training.

This internship is ideal for graduates seeking education jobs, graduate teaching roles, or a clear pathway into teaching without making an immediate training commitment.

As a Graduate Teaching Intern, you will:

• Work in secondary schools supporting teaching and learning
• Assist in lessons or supervise classes during short-term teacher absence
• Manage classroom behaviour using pre-set work provided by teachers
• Support pupils with tasks and encourage engagement
• Observe experienced teachers and learn classroom best practice
• Gain hands-on education experience in preparation for teacher training

No lesson planning or marking is required at entry level.

This role is suitable for:

• Recent graduates (any subject specialism considered)
• Graduates interested in teaching, education, SEN, youth work or psychology
• Confident individuals with strong communication skills
• Candidates considering a future PGCE, School Direct or ICT route

Previous classroom experience is not required.

• Paid, weekly salary from day one
• Full-time or part-time opportunities
• Placement in schools local to Cheshire
• Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant
• Access to professional development and training
• A clear pathway into teacher training and QTS routes

Many graduates continue into PGCE or school-based teacher training following successful completion of the internship.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Cheshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £95.00 and £110.00 Per Hour

Published at

08-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English