AddressMathematics Teacher - Trainee Program (PGCE & QTS)
Income Support: £28,000 (Tax Free Bursary)
Qualified Salary: Year 1: £30,000, Year 2: £31,737
Sponsorship not available
The demand for Teacher Training spaces is increasing each year, with applications being submitted earlier than ever before. Apply now to explore whether this outstanding training school is the right provider for your professional development journey.
Does Teaching Align With Your Professional And Personal Drivers?
- Are you considering teaching as a professional career development objective for 2024?
- Do you have an Honours Degree predicted or graded at a 2:2 or better?
- Is your Degree 50% of the subject you want to teach?
- Do you have an A Level in that subject?
- Do you have Maths and English passes at Grade 4 (C) or above?
Did you know that training to become a teacher will significantly enhance your professional growth, equipping you with a broad spectrum of skills and knowledge that are versatile and transferable to various fields?
Many graduates today are seeking careers that align with their long-term aspirations, which will enable them to contribute positively to improving society.
The teaching profession offers immense reward, allowing you to profoundly impact students' lives and play a crucial role in their development and education.
So, if you've ever considered a career in teaching, take this opportunity to begin your journey of personal and professional fulfillment.
Note: Sponsorship is not available.
What is the PGCE?
The PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) is a comprehensive post graduate educational qualification, designed for those aspiring to become professional teachers in the UK. It combines theoretical study with practical training, paving the way for a successful career in teaching and providing a foundation for further academic pursuits in education.
Securing your licence to teach (QTS) and what it could mean for you.
Teaching is a highly skilled and rewarding vocational career, consistently offering numerous opportunities in the employment market.
QTS is a set of teaching standards that you will gain as you move through your training program. You are awarded QTS when you have demonstrated the skills required.
Securing QTS provides access to leadership opportunities within the UK and in many international school systems with excellent salary packages.
What does the Teacher Training involve?
- A careful and well planned induction to your school
- One week summer school to prepare you for the start of your teaching career
- Bespoke weekly Teacher Training sessions throughout the course to develop your subject knowledge
- Opportunities to experience teaching in an alternative school (within the school’s Trust)
- Training on key aspects of successful teaching such as Pedagogy, Behaviour Management, Lesson Planning and how to Assess Learning
- Subject and personal mentors who will back you every step of the way
What about the Maintenance Loan?
This is an assessed loan with a maximum of £9700 being awarded for those studying full time and not living in a parental setting. Your loan will be confirmed once your application is approved by the teaching school and UCAS.
What about the Tuition Fee Loan?
This is another assessed loan with the maximum amount awarded to those living independently from their parental home (£9978).
For more information on Student Finance that you are eligbile for, please visit Get Into Teaching. A really helpful organisation with a wealth of knowledge and support for you.
How do I apply?
Simply apply to this advert, including your CV - please make sure your secondary school qualifications are provided.
If your CV is not complete, please apply anyway, but at a minimum add your qualifications from secondary level up to your Degree.
Include any experiences you have had with tutoring, mentoring, working with young people or student services support.
You will need to graduate with a 2:2 or better, in at least a 50% mathematics related course of study.
Safeguarding
All candidates will need to have an Enhanced DBS check completed before they can begin teaching. This is conducted by the school. If you have any concerns about this, please just mention it when we speak, so we can work out if this would affect your application, or not.
You will also need to prove your identity and your right to work in the UK. Full support given for this.
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 10 months
Salary: £28,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have, or will you have, a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics (50% or more) by 2024?
- Do you have indefinite right to work in the UK? If 'No' please explain your type and duration of work visa.
- Are any of your qualifications from a non-UK school? If "yes", have these been assessed yet by the ENIC/Nariq?
- Do you live in the UK? If "No" this opportunity is not available to you, please do not apply.
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/03/2024
Reference ID: Trainee Mathematics Teacher - Swindon
