Graduate Unqualified Teacher – Future Teacher Training Pathway | Wembley | £28,000–£32,000 | September 2026

Considering a PGCE, Teach First or School Direct next year?

Want to gain real classroom experience before committing to teacher training?

Are you a high-achieving graduate from a leading university ready to make an impact in education?

An ambitious and high-performing secondary school in Wembley is seeking exceptional graduates to join the school as Graduate Unqualified Teachers from September 2026. This opportunity is specifically designed for high-calibre graduates from Oxbridge and top UK universities who are exploring a career in teaching and want to gain meaningful classroom experience before embarking on formal teacher training.

This is not simply a support role – you will be placed within a subject department where you will work alongside experienced teachers, gradually taking on teaching responsibilities, leading small-group sessions and developing the skills needed to become an outstanding teacher.

Many graduates who join the school progress successfully into PGCE, Teach First, or School Direct programmes, often within the same school.

Key Role Information

• Position: Graduate Unqualified Teacher

• Location: Wembley, North West London

• Salary: £28,000 – £32,000

• Start Date: September 2026

• Contract: Full-time

• Progression: Supported pathway into teacher training programmes

Priority Subjects

The school is particularly keen to hear from graduates with strong academic backgrounds in:

• English

• Mathematics

• Science

• Geography

• Modern Foreign Languages

• History

• Economics

• Art

• Design & Technology

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This role is designed to give ambitious graduates a genuine insight into teaching in a high-performing secondary school. You will work closely with experienced teachers and department leaders who will mentor you and support your professional development.

Over the course of the year you will:

• Gain real classroom teaching experience

• Lead academic intervention groups and small classes

• Develop strong lesson planning and classroom management skills

• Build the experience needed for competitive teacher training programmes

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit graduates who:

• Hold a strong academic degree from a leading UK university

• Are considering PGCE, Teach First or School Direct

• Have a genuine passion for education and their subject

• Are confident, articulate and motivated to inspire young people

• Have the ambition to become an outstanding teacher

What the School Offers

• A structured pre-teacher training pathway

• Mentoring from experienced teachers and senior leaders

• The opportunity to develop teaching experience in a high-performing school environment

• A strong track record of graduates progressing into teacher training programmes

• Competitive salary for a graduate role in education

This is a rare opportunity for talented graduates who want to test their potential in the classroom while building the experience needed for a successful teaching career.

Apply Now

If you are a high-achieving graduate from a leading university considering a future in teaching, we would love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to:

Ryan – KPI Education

Early applications are strongly encouraged as the school is keen to secure exceptional graduates ahead of the September 2026 start date.