Trainee Primary Teacher

Grad2Teach Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Watford is seeking a motivated individual for the role of Phase One Trainee Teacher. This position offers a hands-on teaching experience while supporting Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. Successful candidates will progress through structured training, culminating in a PGCE with QTS. Strong communication skills and a passion for education are essential. This is a salaried teacher training programme, allowing you to earn while you learn.

Benefits

Salaried training programme

Ongoing mentorship and support

Qualifications

• Motivated graduate or career changer.
• Experience working with children or in education is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 as a Teaching Assistant.
• Develop core teaching skills while gradually taking on more responsibility.
• Complete Level 4 qualification and progress to PGCE with QTS.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Resilience

Enthusiasm for teaching

Job description

Are you a motivated graduate or career changer ready to begin your teaching journey? A welcoming and community-focused primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire is offering an exciting opportunity for a Phase One Trainee Teacher to join their team through the Grad2Teach salaried initial teacher training programme.

In this graduate teaching role, you will gain hands‑on classroom experience while working as a Teaching Assistant (TA). You will support pupils across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, develop core teaching skills, and gradually take on more responsibility as your confidence grows.

Through Grad2Teach, you will complete your Level 4 qualification during Phase One, followed by structured progression into Phase Two, where you will work towards your PGCE with QTS through Coventry University. This salaried teacher training route offers a clear pathway into becoming a fully qualified primary teacher.

About You

We are looking for an aspiring educator who is enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready to make a difference. You may be:

A graduate trainee hoping to enter the teaching profession

A career changer seeking a meaningful, stable, and rewarding new path

A future teacher with experience working with children or within education

A trainee educator who thrives in supportive, collaborative environments

You should be organised, resilient, and passionate about helping young learners achieve their potential. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are key.

Training & Progression

Through Grad2Teach, you will receive:

• Training mapped to the Core Content Framework (CCF)
• Guided development against the Teachers' Standards
• A seamless transition into Phase Two, where you’ll take on increased teaching responsibility
• A PGCE with QTS delivered in partnership with Coventry University
• Ongoing support from mentors, tutors, and school-based professionals

This is a salaried teacher training programme, giving you the chance to train, earn, and progress without the financial pressures of traditional routes.