Trainee Teacher

Queen Eleanor's CofE Junior School; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Guildford is seeking a Trainee Teacher to join their Teacher Training Programme. This role offers aspiring teachers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, professional development, and a clear pathway to obtaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Applicants must possess a relevant degree and academic qualifications in English, Maths, and Science, and demonstrate the right to work in the UK. This is an unpaid training route with financial support options available for tuition and living costs.

Benefits

Hands-on teaching experience

Professional development sessions

Mentorship from experienced teachers

Qualifications

• A degree awarded by a UK higher education provider or recognised equivalent qualification at 2:2 level or above.
• Grade C / 4 or above in English, Maths, and Science.
• Demonstrate you hold the right to work and study in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on teaching experience and support in a classroom setting.
• Engage in professional development through training sessions.
• Work under mentorship from experienced teachers.

Job description

Trainee Teacher Opportunity at Queen Eleanor’s C of E Junior School

Are you a graduate and passionate about becoming a teacher?

Have you ever considered training to teach?

Do you want to receive high-quality training while making a real impact on young learners' lives?

If yes, our Trainee Teacher Programme could be for you!

The Programme :

Our School Centred Initial Trainee Teacher Programme (SCITT) provides aspiring teachers with the opportunity to train alongside experienced teachers, receiving tailored support and professional development with a clear path to becoming a qualified teacher at the end of the programme.

You will be based 4 days a week at Queen Eleanor’s C of E School during term time and have 1 day a week of centre-based training and professional networking at our training provider hub based in Banstead Surrey or Didcot, Oxfordshire.

This programme is run in partnership with Inspiring Future Teachers who facilitate the programme for The Good Shepherd Trust.

Qualifications :

To be eligible for this teacher training programme you will have the following qualifications :

• A degree awarded by a UK higher education provider or recognised equivalent qualification at 2 : 2 level or above
• Grade C / 4 or above in English, Maths, and Science
• Demonstrate you hold the right to work and study in the UK and have been a resident in the UK / EEA for the last three years.
• Stage 2 of the applications process is that you will need to complete a DfE application form to train to teach and pass all criteria of the Initial Teacher Training provider.

What We Offer :

• Hands-on Teaching Experience : On the job training by working in a supportive environment.
• Professional Development : Gain valuable skills and knowledge through training sessions provided by IFT.
• Gain a teaching qualification (QTS)
• Mentorship : Receive guidance, support, observations and feedback from an experienced teacher.

More Information :

This teacher trainee programme is an unpaid training route, but you can apply for :

• Tuition fee loans to cover your £9,250 course fees.
• Maintenance loans of up to £13,022 to help with living costs.
• Further information on funding eligibility is available on Gov.uk and Get Into Teaching website

Interested?

Please read the trainee teacher job description to support your understanding of the role. Email your expression of interest giving details of your motivation, experience and qualifications via etech. Formal application for a place on the apprenticeship programme with the IFT will be required through DFE Apply Service once you have a sponsoring school.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if we receive sufficient applications for this programme.

About The Good Shepherd Trust

The GST is a multi-academy trust serving 24 schools within the Diocese of Guildford across Surrey and Hampshire. Our trust comprises both primary and secondary schools, schools affiliated to the Church of England and others who are not. Our purpose is to grow and maintain a strong network of schools within a highly supportive and sharing network : we know that schools are better when they work together sharing common values and goals.

Safeguarding Statement

The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS clearance (Disclosure and Barring Service), satisfactory references and qualification checks. The Head of Inclusion, Safeguarding and Wellbeing will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow Trust policies and the staff code of conduct.

Safeguarding Statement

Queen Eleanor’s Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, pre-interview references and an enhanced DBS check.