About YouYou may be a recent graduate, creative practitioner or aspiring teacher with a passion for Art, Design and education. We are looking for someone who:Is a motivated aspiring Art & Design Technology teacher / graduate traineeHas a degree or strong background in Art, Design, DT or a related creative subjectIs confident teaching Art up to KS5 and DT up to KS3, or keen to develop thisIs enthusiastic, reflective and eager to grow as a classroom practitionerIs committed to high standards, teamwork and whole-school valuesCan build positive relationships and inspire creativity and ambition in young peopleIs keen to develop their teaching practice through high-quality mentoring and trainingTraining & Progression with Grad2TeachThis role follows Grad2Teach's fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model:Phase One - Level 4 & Foundational TrainingComplete a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification while working in schoolTraining aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' StandardsLearn through guided practice, lesson observations, professional learning sessions and in-school experiencePhase Two - PGCE & QTS (Coventry University)Subject to successful progression, Phase Two includes:Increased independent teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)Ongoing mentoring, assessment and development to meet all Teachers' StandardsThis structured pathway ensures you develop the confidence, expertise and accreditation needed to begin your career as a fully qualified Art and Design Technology teacher.Location & ApplicationThis salaried trainee role is based in:Burnham-on-Crouch, EssexThe location offers a welcoming community setting with good transport links across Essex and surrounding areas.If you're ready to begin a rewarding career in teaching - while earning a salary and receiving outstanding training - we would love to hear from you.