Trainee Teacher of Spanish

Teacher of Spanish Apprenticeship

Training salary: £20,000 paid over 10 months (untaxed)

Qualified salary: £32,916.00 to £40,317.00 depending on location

Gain 60 Masters credits with PGCE and QTS

Swindon, 2026

Did you know that more graduates are choosing teaching as a career, drawn not only by its strong employment prospects but also by the chance to have an important role in society? If using your knowledge and expertise to help others succeed is important to you, this really could be the ideal opportunity to discover.

As a trainee teacher, you'll work in your specialist subject, guiding students to achieve academically, build confidence, and develop as individuals, all while growing your own professional skills.

And there is no better place to complete your Initial Teacher Training (ITT) than with this highly regarded, Ofsted outstanding, teacher training school in Swindon.

Outstanding Teaching Apprenticeship Swindon - Leading to QTS

Check your Eligibility:

• Do you have, or expect to have, an Honours Degree, 2:2 or better, in Spanish Linguistics by summer 2026? (This may be from a UK university, or an equivalent degree from overseas.)
• Such as: BA Spanish and Linguistics, BA Spanish and English Language, BA Modern Languages
• Do you have Maths and English GCSE passes at Grade 4 (C) or above (or the equivalent from an overseas school)?
• Do you have a B pass or better in A Level Spanish and two more C passes in other subjects?
• Ideally you will also have experience of teaching, mentoring or tutoring in educational type settings.

What is the PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education)?

The PGCE is a comprehensive post graduate educational qualification, designed for those aspiring to become professional teachers in the UK.

It combines theoretical study with practical training, paving the way for a successful career in teaching and providing a foundation for further academic pursuits in education.

What is QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)?

Teaching is a highly skilled vocational career; one in which your talents will continue to develop over many years.

Securing QTS provides you with access to leadership opportunities within the UK and in many international school systems with excellent salary packages.

Teaching is a career that will always provide you with employment prospects no matter where you are in your personal or career journey.

What does Initial Teacher Training involve?

• A careful and well-planned induction to your school
• Short (1-2 weeks) summer school to prepare you for the start of your teaching career
• Bespoke weekly teacher training sessions throughout the course to develop your subject knowledge
• Opportunities to experience teaching in an alternative school (within the school's Trust)
• Training on key aspects of successful teaching such as Pedagogy, Behaviour Management, Lesson Planning and how to Assess Learning
• Subject and personal mentors who will back you every step of the way

Financial Details

Also open to Non-UK Citizens that have the correct educational qualifications only.

• Bursary: Tax-free £20,000.00 - paid in 10 monthly installments
• You must have the Right To Work in the UK until 07/2027
• Meet all of the eligibility requirements
• Two additional funding loans available (PGCE qualification + living costs)

How do I apply?

As the leading recruitment partner, Mason Recruitment will ensure your application gets sent directly to the Principal who will, in most cases, provide feedback within 24 hours on your profile, and invite you for a Teams meeting as the next step if you are successful.

You will receive full details of the training school and be guided into making a successful application.

• Simply apply to this advert, including your CV.
• If your CV is not complete, please apply anyway, but at a minimum add your qualifications from secondary level up to your Degree.
• Include any experiences you have had with tutoring, mentoring, working with young people or student services support.

Safeguarding

All candidates will need to have an Enhanced DBS check completed before they can begin teaching. This is conducted by the school. If you have any concerns about this, please just mention it when we speak, so we can work out if this would affect your application, or not.

You will also need to prove your identity and your right to work in the UK. Full support given for this