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Post Graduate Teacher Apprentice Vacancy Required from September 2026 Start Date: Monday 1st September 2026 Duration: 12 months Salary: Unqualified Teacher Scale £22,601 32.5 hours per week (Thursday at University each week) In partnership with the University of Staffordshire, we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our school as a Post-Graduate Teacher Apprentice (Primary). We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and creative person to join our ambitious and forward-thinking team. St Leonard’s C of E First School is a happy, exciting and values driven school where learning flourishes for all. We use research to inform practice, as well as our own creativity to deliver the highest quality teaching and learning. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher apprentice to join our inspiring and caring team where children are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking a teacher apprentice who has the highest expectations of themselves and others, excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire children to achieve their best. Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school office to book a tour on 01785 712488, office@st-leonards-dunston.staffs.sch.uk Website: Home - St Leonards COFE First School We can offer: A nurturing and ambitious whole school culture. Supportive staff who work cohesively as a team to achieve the best possible outcomes and curricular experiences for all children. Up-to-date, innovative and evidence-informed CPD and an investment in staff and their career development. Enthusiastic, curious and kind children who love to learn. An active and supportive Local Academy Council and University Academy Sponsor A First School, where all are valued and every child matters We are looking for someone who: Has a drive to be an exemplary teacher with high expectations of pupils’ achievements, attainment and behaviour Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills Is brimming with ideas and enthusiasm and has an appetite to enhance their knowledge Is a hardworking and dedicated; able to motivate and inspire others who has a commitment to their own personal and professional development Is willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community and to go over and above to make great things happen for the children in our care Apprentice Role: Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities To plan, resource and deliver the highest quality learning to ensure all children make good progress To embed and maintain our relational approach to behaviour management in class and across the whole school To provide a nurturing classroom and whole school environment in line with our Christian ethos and whole school values To contribute to all aspects of our school life including our extra-curricular offer To engage in daily professional development and commit to our love of learning Under the guidance of our experienced mentors, engage in daily professional development activities to develop appropriate knowledge and skills that enable you to: Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge Plan and teach well-structured lessons Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils Make accurate and productive use of assessment Manage behaviour effectively to ensure an inclusive and safe learning environment Fulfil wider professional responsibilities Deliver Learning: Including evidenced informed practice, lesson planning, classroom management, subject knowledge and assessment strategies. Foster foundational skills: play a crucial role in helping children develop essential literacy, numeracy and social skills that form the basis for lifelong learning. Create a nurturing environment: provide a safe, supportive and engaging classroom atmosphere where young learners feel encouraged to explore, ask questions and grow emotionally and intellectually. Balance multiple roles: act as educators, mentors, caregivers and communicators collaborating with parents, adapting lessons to diverse learning needs and managing classroom dynamics. By the end of your training year, to be able to exceed the minimum level of practice expected of teachers as defined in the Teachers’ Standards listed above, and to be able to demonstrate excellent practice in some of the standards for teaching Training Organisation: University of Staffordshire The Apprenticeship Programme The successful applicant will undertake the Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship (Postgraduate Route) with the University of Staffordshire. Apprentice teachers will be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status at the end of their training. 80% of the time will be spent learning and working in school and 20% will be learning directed by the University of Staffordshire (one day per week). As most of your time will be observing supporting experienced teachers in the classroom, you will be constantly able to observe and learn how to teach throughout the working day. In school extensive training within your subject will take place covering key areas such as teaching and learning; subject knowledge and curriculum development; assessment training; behaviour management as well as one-to-one mentoring by experienced staff. Academy wide training is also in place through whole staff sessions, coaching opportunities and observations of staff across the academy. The apprenticeship will be a maximum of 12 months and apprentices will attend 1 study day per week at the University of Staffordshire, Stoke on Trent Campus. Requirements Essential Qualifications: GCSE English Grade 4/C or above GCSE Maths Grade 4/C or above GCSE Science Grade 4/C or above A 2:2 Degree or above Apprenticeship eligibility criteria: Be able to live and work in the UK. Have lived in the UK continuously for the 3 years prior to September 2026. Be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week. Have a contract of employment to cover the entire duration of the apprenticeship programme. Have a BRP/Visa sufficiently long enough for the entire duration of the apprenticeship programme (if applicable). Applicant must not be on any other government funded programmes. Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 2nd July Interviews will take place on: Thursday 11th July (provisional date) Emailed electronic applications are encouraged and are available from the job advert. A completed application form and letter of application, maximum of two sides A4, to be returned to office@st-leonards-dunston.staffs.sch.uk
