Graduate Trainee Teacher Apprentice - United Kingdom - Voyage Education Partnership

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Graduate Trainee Teacher Apprentice (Clyst Vale Community College)

Education Phase: Secondary

Job Role: Teacher

Working Pattern: Full-Time

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Application Deadline: Friday, 10th May 2024

Interview Date: w/c 19th May

Job Description

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant CommunityCollege situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually commenton the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and thepurposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far moreimportant are the excellent working relationships we establish between staffand students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary schoolin Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.

Information regarding the role of Graduate Trainee Teacher Apprentice

This is an exciting opportunity to enter the profession andgain significant teaching experience while studying to become a fully qualifiedteaching professional.

The Graduate Trainee Teacher role, in conjunction with theGraduate Teacher Programme and Buckinghamshire University, offers talented andmotivated graduates the chance to study towards the full range of professionalteaching qualifications while gaining significant on the job and classroomexperience and earning a competitive salary which reflects your prior academicsuccess. On completion of the apprenticeship, you will hold a PGTA (level 6) orPGCE (level 7) academic teaching qualification, QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)allowing you to practice in the UK and abroad and a teaching apprenticeship aswell as having a minimum of 600 hours of teaching experience. Unliketraditional taught routes into teaching, you will be a fully fledged member ofthe school community from day one, acting as both lead teacher and tutor tostudents and being involved in all areas of school life.

At Clyst Vale, peoplematter. Therefore, we strive for the highest possible academic and otherstandards so that students fulfil their potential; equally, we are committed tobeing a caring College and producing the excellent citizens of tomorrow. ClystVale is a Good school with a proud tradition of serving the local community andis a college where pupils "have respectful relationships with staff and withtheir peers...develop a strong sense of community and take an active part inthe life of the school" (Ofsted We have a proven track record oftraining and developing new entrants to the profession to a high standard, withmany of our trainees and Early Career Teachers rapidly moving into leadershippositions both within the college and wider profession.

To support your development to become a highly skilled teachingpractitioner, we will provide a dedicated subject specialist mentor to coachyou in all aspects of your teaching practice, time off timetable each week toengage in your post-graduate academic study and regular professional studiesand development sessions with a member of our senior leadership team. We willfurther support your development by ensuring you gain an extended placement ina different school and have access to expertise and opportunities across thewider educational community, allowing you to gain a deep understanding ofeducation across the age and stage range and in different school settings.

We are seeking applications from graduates with a 2.2 orabove in Sciences, Computing, Mathematics, Spanish, French, design Technologyor a related discipline. It is not vital that your first degree is in the subject that you intend to teach, but additional training may be needed to enhanceyour subject knowledge if it is not. Experience working in an educationalsetting with children and young people will be a benefit, but most important tous is your outlook and drive to continually improve. Teaching is a highlyrewarding career choice, but it is one which requires you to hold yourself tothe highest of standards, to be self motivated and work independently and tocontinually reflect on your practice and how you can succeed. Successfulapplicants for this program will be resilient, reflective and driven to succeedin everything they do.

What you can expect from us:

• Dedicated subject and reflective mentors to support yourlearning and development.

• Sponsorship to ensure you complete the program fullyqualified, both academically and professionally, and are able to take up a permanent position ineducation immediately.

• A comprehensive induction process, tailored to your roleand previous experience.

• A structured programme of targeted, whole school orbespoke professional development in addition to your university andapprenticeship courses.

• Fabulous students who are motivated, interested, keen tolearn and enthusiastic.

• An outstanding ethos where students achieve, have a strongsense of belonging and participate in learning, enrichment and the community.

• A high-quality curriculum, developed across our College,with a commitment to a programme of school improvement.

• A range of development opportunities for future careerprogression within the Trust.

• Opportunities to work with and in other schools.

• Friendship, support, and interaction with a vibrant andcaring staff team with a commitment to improving children's lives.

• Strong leadership, a culture of high expectation andclarity of strategic college development.

We would recommend that you contact us for an informalconversation to find out more about the role, or to visit us at Clyst Vale. Inorder to do this, please contact:

Lisa Martin (Deputy Principal)

Job Specification

Job Title: Graduate Trainee Teacher Apprentice

Location: Clyst Vale Community College

Responsible to: Head of Department, Deputy Principal(Curriculum)

Salary: up to £28,000 dependent on subject specialism andexperience

Hours: In school directed hours are Monday to Friday 8.25 –3.25, term time. Additional work outside of the school day will be needed tocomplete training and study.

Key purpose of the job

To design, plan and deliver lessons to students across thesecondary age range (11 – 16) in your subject specialism. You will be workingfrom detailed curriculum plans and schemes of work which have been designed incollaboration from experts across the trust. To act as a tutor to a class ofstudents, overseeing their personal development curriculum and being the firstpoint of call for pastoral matters. To immerse yourself in the culture of theschool, continue your own education through engagement with all taught aspectsof the course and take up all opportunities for learning and development withinschool and further afield.

(Please note, this job purpose reflects the role of a fullytrained member of teaching staff. As a Graduate Apprentice you would besupported in gaining the knowledge and skills to support you in performing atthis level as quickly as possible and at least by the end of the fixed term)

1. To deliver the curriculum in a manner that meets theneeds of individual students.

2. To implement Trust's policies and procedures.

3. To contribute to the process of curriculum development inorder to ensure that the curriculum provided is of high quality and meeting the needs of individualstudents.

4. To develop professionally in all aspects of the rolethrough involvement in professional development activities.

5. To personalise learning for students across the abilityrange and ensure the effective and efficient deployment oflearning support within the classroom.

6. To contribute to the establishment of effective workingrelationships within teams across the school.

7. To commit to positive behaviour management.

8. To commit to enrichment activities in support ofeffective learning.

9. To work in an inclusive and positive manner and help topromote enjoyment of learning throughout the College.

10. To support and contribute to attempts to achievecontinuous Improvement in all aspects of the work of the College.

OtherResponsibilities

1. To undertake additional duties as required, commensuratewith the level of the job.

2. To contribute to the effective working of theschool/team.

3. Maintain positive, professional relationships withstudents, parents / carers, and colleagues.

4. Maintain a presence around the school to ensure that thehighest standards of behaviour are upheld.

5. Commit to Equal Opportunities and Anti-DiscriminatoryPractice.

6. The College operates a Smoke-Free Policy, and thepost-holder is prohibited from smoking in any of the College buildings,enclosed spaces within the curtilage of buildings, and vehicles.

7. The post-holder is expected to familiarise themselveswith and adhere to all relevant College Policies and Procedures.

8. The post-holder must comply with the Colleges Health andSafety requirements specifically for the school they are working at.

9. The duties of this post may vary from time to timewithout changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.

As this post meets the requirements in respect of exemptedquestions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants whoare offered employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and BarringService Check (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will includedetails of ALL cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions,whether "spent" or "unspent". Criminal convictions will only be taken intoaccount when they are relevant to the post.

You have a duty ofcare for your own health and safety at work and that of others who may beaffected by your actions at work.

Closing date for all applications is Friday 10th May 2024.

Interviews will take place w/c 19th May 2024