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Graduate Futures Programme
Aspiring Teachers & Educational Psychologists
Your degree was just the beginning. Build your future in education!
Are you a high-achieving graduate considering a career in Teaching, Educational Psychology, SEN or Educational Leadership?
KPI Education wants to hear from you!
Locations: London & Home Counties – Greater London, Hertfordshire, Essex, Surrey, Kent, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum (full-year equivalent, pro rata for term-time roles)
Start Dates: ASAP / January 2027
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Permanent Opportunities
Turn Your Academic Success into a Meaningful Career!
KPI Education is launching its Graduate Futures Programme 2026/27, connecting ambitious, academically driven graduates with exciting opportunities across primary, secondary and specialist schools throughout London and the Home Counties.
We specialise in supporting talented graduates who want to gain invaluable school-based experience before progressing into Teacher Training, Educational Psychology, SEN, Pastoral Leadership or Educational Leadership.
Whether you're a Russell Group graduate, aspiring teacher or Psychology graduate looking to gain relevant experience, we want to help you take the next step.
Graduate Opportunities Available
• Graduate Academic Mentors – Supporting GCSE and A-Level achievement.
• Graduate Trainee Teachers – Developing classroom experience ahead of teacher training.
• Graduate SEN Teaching Assistants – Supporting students with Autism, ADHD and additional needs.
• Graduate Behaviour Mentors – Working with pupils experiencing SEMH challenges.
• Graduate Pastoral Assistants – Supporting student wellbeing, inclusion and engagement.
• Graduate Cover Supervisors – Developing classroom confidence and leadership skills.
• Graduate STEM Mentors – Inspiring future scientists, engineers and mathematicians.
Who Are We Looking For?
• Graduates with a 2:1 degree or above preferred, including Russell Group and Oxbridge graduates.
• Strong academic achievements and excellent communication skills.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people.
• Aspiring Teachers, Educational Psychologists, SEN Specialists and School Leaders.
• Enthusiastic, resilient individuals committed to making a difference.
• Graduates available for full-time, long-term school placements.
Previous tutoring, mentoring, coaching or SEN experience is advantageous but not essential.
Why Choose KPI Education?
• Competitive graduate salaries with transparent pay arrangements.
• Opportunities across London and the Home Counties.
• Valuable classroom, SEN and pastoral experience.
• Potential pathways into Teacher Training, QTS and postgraduate study.
• Opportunities within mainstream, independent and specialist schools.
• Dedicated support from specialist graduate recruitment consultants.
Your Future Starts Here!
You've worked hard for your degree. Now use it to inspire the next generation!
If you're an ambitious graduate looking to build a rewarding career in education, we want to hear from you!
Apply today with your CV, including your degree subject, classification, postcode, preferred locations, availability and future career ambitions.
KPI Education – Graduate Futures Programme 2026/27
Connecting Exceptional Graduates with Inspiring Schools.
All placements are subject to relevant safeguarding, enhanced DBS and right-to-work checks. Career progression opportunities vary by school and are not guaranteed.
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