Trainee Teacher of Computer Science

East Norfolk Multi Academy Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gorleston-on-Sea is offering a teacher training position. The role focuses on developing teaching skills across subjects, gaining practical in-class experience, and obtaining qualifications. Applicants must hold a degree or equivalent and GCSE Maths & English at grade C or above. This is a full-time role requiring commitment to maintaining high teaching standards.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent and able to teach on a range of courses within the subject area.
• GCSE Maths & English at grade C or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality effective teaching and learning.
• Supervise and deliver prepared lessons and tutorials in the absence of a teacher.
• Support students to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.

Education

Degree level or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English at grade C or above

Job description

Key purpose of role:

This training position is offered to support the development of the quality of education in the College. The primary of the focus will be to develop the skills required for the teaching of a specific subject, but the trainee will be required to cover other subjects according to College needs.

During the period of training, the post holder will be offered the opportunity to gain valuable in-class experience as the lead teacher for a specified number of classes, alongside bespoke training, combined with offering additional cover teaching in the remainder of the contracted time. The balance between leading learning and supporting classes with shift through the course of the training period for this post. The post holder will be expected to gain an initial L3 T&L qualification in the first year and a L5 qualification in the second and third years. There will also be a specified block of training for postholders to allow for CPD supporting their teaching.

Balance of teaching and training will change according to the skills, knowledge and any experience but until the trainee has completed Level 5 qualifications, there is an expectation that they will be full-time but will have at least one block of training in which to prepare their materials. Blocks of cover will be organised depending on teaching load and the requirements of the individual and College.

To maintain and develop high standards of teaching and learning in the delivery of the courses for which the staff member is responsible. The postholder will plan and deliver high quality effective teaching and learning and professional and caring support, enabling students to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.

To undertake the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with this job description and the DfE Professional Teachers’ Standards. To supervise and deliver prepared lessons and tutorials in the absence of a teacher to ensure learning and development is continued.

Essential Qualifications:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent and able to teach on a range of courses within the subject area
• GCSE Maths & English at grade C or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications).

EN Safeguarding Commitment Statement

East Norfolk Sixth Form College is committed to the principle that it is always unacceptable for a learner to experience abuse of any kind and recognises that it has a responsibility to safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of all learners. It will do so through commitment to safe practices and the creation of a ‘supportive culture which includes respect, openness and honesty and which recognises and champions diversity and individual need’. This statement applies to all staff, including senior managers and Governors; paid staff, volunteers and sessional workers; agency staff; students and contractors.

EN Equality and Diversity Statement

East Norfolk Sixth Form College is committed to promoting Equality of Opportunity and an awareness and appreciation of diversity for all members of its community in relation to all protected characteristics. It opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination and will promote and respect the personal dignity and human rights of every individual coming into contact or association with the College. This statement applies to all staff, including senior managers and Governors; paid staff, volunteers and sessional workers; agency staff; students and contractors.