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Trainee English Teacher
- Posted 04 December 2025
- Salary £28000 - £34000 per annum
- LocationLewisham
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Graduates & Teacher Training Opportunities
- ReferenceV-113186
Job description
Trainee English Teacher | Lewisham Fully funded, school-based Trainee English Teacher position at a Secondary School
Are you a high-achieving English graduate ready to take your first step into teaching?
Would you like to gain real classroom experience, earn a solid training salary, and have all training costs covered by the school, while working with one of the UK’s most reputable teacher-training providers?
If you’re a committed English graduate with a genuine passion for literature, language, and pupil progress, this Trainee English Teacher role could be the ideal start to your career.
What’s on offer:
About you
The School
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading education recruiters. We specialise in helping graduates and educators secure long-term and permanent school-based roles, such as this Trainee English Teacher position in Lewisham.
Trainee English Teacher | Lewisham | INDHOT
Are you a high-achieving English graduate ready to take your first step into teaching?
Would you like to gain real classroom experience, earn a solid training salary, and have all training costs covered by the school, while working with one of the UK’s most reputable teacher-training providers?
If you’re a committed English graduate with a genuine passion for literature, language, and pupil progress, this Trainee English Teacher role could be the ideal start to your career.
What’s on offer:
- Trainee English Teacher posts available across Key Stages 3–5
- £28,000 training salary, with all fees fully funded
- September start, with the option to join earlier as a Teaching Assistant
- PGCE and QTS through one of London’s leading ITT providers
- Work alongside experienced, inspiring teachers
- Immediate interview available before programme enrolment
About you
- Strong English graduate with excellent subject knowledge
- Confident, positive and eager to learn
- Ready to train through a well-established, supportive programme
- Willing to complete both theoretical training and hands-on teaching
- Able to begin with small group sessions and progress to full class teaching
- Open to ongoing feedback, mentoring and professional development
- Keen to qualify with a PGCE and QTS while gaining real classroom experience
The School
- Secondary School with a highly regarded Senior Leadership Team
- Safe, positive and well-organised environment for staff and pupils
- Excellent reputation across London and high demand for school places
- Strong culture of support for trainee teachers
- Access to experienced subject specialists and dedicated mentors
- A great place to begin and develop a long-term teaching career
Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading education recruiters. We specialise in helping graduates and educators secure long-term and permanent school-based roles, such as this Trainee English Teacher position in Lewisham.
Trainee English Teacher | Lewisham | INDHOT