0.4–0.6 FTE (Negotiable for the Right Candidate)
TLR 2c | Fixed Term 12 Months
The Teaching School Hub at the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is seeking an exceptional primary practitioner and skilled facilitator to join our team as Primary ITT & Early Career Programme Lead.
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious educational leader to play a central role in developing the next generation of teachers, supporting colleagues from Initial Teacher Training through to the Early Career Teacher phase. You will lead high-quality professional development, work closely with schools across the region, and help ensure that every trainee and early career teacher receives the support, challenge, and inspiration they need to thrive.
While initially offered as a 12-month fixed-term position, this role forms part of the Teaching School Hub's longer-term succession planning and offers significant potential for expanded leadership responsibilities in the future.
Working across both our Primary SCITT and Early Career Teacher programmes, you will contribute to the design, delivery, quality assurance, and continuous improvement of teacher development provision.
Initial Teacher Training (Primary SCITT)
* Support the design and delivery of an ambitious, evidence-informed Primary ITT curriculum.
* Facilitate high-quality training sessions for Associate Teachers.
* Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools across the region.
* Support the recruitment, training and development of mentors and Learning Coaches.
* Monitor trainee progress through observations, reviews and assessment processes.
* Conduct placement visits and provide developmental feedback.
* Contribute to programme evaluation, compliance and continuous improvement.
Early Career Teacher Programme
* Facilitate engaging professional development for Early Career Teachers and mentors.
* Support the recruitment, coaching and development of programme facilitators.
* Quality assure programme delivery through observation, evaluation and feedback.
* Develop strong relationships with participating schools, induction leads and mentors.
* Support schools in delivering their statutory Early Career Framework entitlements.
* Contribute strategically to the alignment of ITT and ECT provision across the region.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
* Is an outstanding primary teacher with a passion for teacher development.
* Has credibility and influence when working with teachers, mentors and school leaders.
* Can facilitate high-quality professional learning that inspires and challenges participants.
* Understands current evidence-informed approaches to teaching, learning and professional development.
* Has excellent communication, coaching and relationship-building skills.
* Is organised, reflective and committed to continuous improvement.
* Is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future workforce of our schools.
Experience of Initial Teacher Training, mentoring, coaching, curriculum design or professional development delivery would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
* Professional development through training and progression opportunities
* A supportive, experienced team
* A competitive salary
* An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
* Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
* Professional development and wellbeing days
How to apply
To apply, please complete an application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Cathryn Mortimer, Director of Teaching School Hub, via email cmortimer@atlp.org.uk.
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