Graduate Teacher Development Programme 2027 (register your interest)

Benefits

You'll be living rent-free in the centre of Eton, only a short train journey from Central London. Working at Eton College comes with a wide range of benefits that recognise and reward our staff. These include a generous pension scheme with a 16% employer contribution (4.9% employee contribution), salary sacrifice for pensions, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, and enhanced family‑friendly pay. Colleagues also benefit from a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or significantly discounted access to the College’s excellent sport and leisure facilities, and discounts with local retailers and businesses.

Role Introduction

A two-year journey that will launch your teaching career and give you unforgettable experiences.

Join us, and for two years, you’ll be at the heart of a vibrant, 24/7 community, living in beautiful, rent-free accommodation and making your unique contribution to life at the UK’s largest boys’ boarding school. We’ll help ease you into teaching gradually, as you move from observing, assisting and team teaching in your first year, to full classroom responsibility and PGCE/QTS accreditation in year two. Growing in confidence all the time, you’ll receive bespoke mentoring from highly experienced teachers, as well as group sessions that make sure you’re never left to figure things out alone.

Life will be hugely varied. You’ll coach sports teams, support societies and clubs, be part of a tight-knit boarding house community – and could get involved in activities such as running drama productions, supporting the College’s outreach programme or taking part in outdoor adventures, too. You’ll also undertake placements at our partner school Holyport College, engage with the latest in educational research and learning technology and contribute to our Summer School programmes for state school students. Through it all, you’ll discover the kind of teacher you want to become.

If you care about young people, love your subject, and want to grow as an educator, we’d love to hear from you. To register your interest in our 2027 Graduate Teacher Development Programme please click apply for this job. Please note, this is not an application to the programme and is an expression of interest only. If you complete this form we will then be in touch with further details of how to apply once the application window opens.

About The College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

If you have any queries about the application process or any problem with submitting your application online, the Recruitment Team will be happy to help. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or facilities provided to enable you to apply online, please do not hesitate to contact us on recruitment@etoncollege.org.uk so we can make adjustments accordingly. 

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form.  Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as “spent” under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.