Associate Teacher (Apprenticeship Route)

The Alpha Academies Trust; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational trust is seeking a passionate and dynamic Associate Teacher for a permanent position at Maple Court Academy in Hempstalls. The role involves supporting students and enhancing their learning environment while working with a dedicated team. Applicants should have a commitment to child welfare and possess teaching qualifications. This position offers a pathway to gain Qualified Teacher Status, making it an excellent opportunity for those wanting a career in education.

Benefits

Good pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Dynamic and driven attitude towards teaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Passion for nurturing student aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Join a committed teaching team at Maple Court Academy.
• Support students' learning and development.
• Contribute positively to the academy's culture.

Skills

Passion for education

Strong communication

Team player

Commitment to child welfare

Education

Applicable teaching qualifications

Job description

Overview

Executive Principal: Mrs L Brammer | Required: As Soon As Possible | Associate Teacher (Apprenticeship Route) | Permanent Position with a Pathway to gain Qualified Teacher Status | 30 Hours Per Week, Level 7, Actual Salary (£22,001 - £23,900)

The Governors of Maple Court Academy are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate, and driven Associate Teacher to join the committed and hard-working teaching team at Maple Court Academy. The successful candidate will have the strongest commitment and passion to continue to drive the success of the Academy forward and will be a very motivated team player in a highly effective staffing team.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Our Academy is a happy and exciting place to be with lots of opportunities. The children are at the heart of everything that we do and the values in our Academy reflect this. We believe that all children have the right to learn in a safe, stimulating and caring environment that is supportive of learning and the development of the whole child. To create this environment, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

Purpose and Values

At Maple Court Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “Encouraging and nurturing the aspirations of all pupils to achieve their dreams.” Maple Court live by five values:

• Moral - Be Kind / Be Positive / Be Respectful
• Adaptable - Learn from mistakes / Try new things / Be fair
• Proud - I am proud of me / I am proud of you
• Learners - Work hard / Challenge myself / Join in
• Enthusiastic - I have shown enthusiasm

Why Maple Court?

Maple Court Academy is an inclusive Primary school in the Bentilee area of Stoke-on-Trent. It has bespoke facilities that support our exciting curriculum. Recent investment has delivered extensive and stimulating new outdoor play and learning areas. The academy has also recently benefited from a significant investment in digital infrastructure.

At Maple Court, we create an environment based upon trust and respect that is a safe, secure and happy place for children to learn, grow and develop. Every member of staff in our academy is fully committed to ensuring that all children work hard, are well supported, make good progress across the curriculum and develop a core sense of morality. As a result, Maple Academy is an exciting, fun and fulfilling place to work.

About the Trust

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team.

Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes:

• A good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 24.2%
• Discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
• Free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme
• Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

Career Development

For all successful applicants the Alpha Academies Trust will support with the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha.

Accessibility and Safeguarding

We’re Disability Confident! Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at [e-mail] to discuss.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding: The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

Application and Contact

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 5th January 2026 at 9:00am
Interview Date: To be confirmed