The Westleigh School · Leigh, North West
Are you passionate about science and excited by the idea of inspiring curiosity in the next generation? Looking for a career where you can earn while you learn and gain hands-on classroom experience?
We are currently recruiting an Apprentice Secondary Science Teacher t o join our supportive and forward-thinking school community. This role offers the opportunity to train as a teacher while working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (with the option of also gaining a PGCE). The successful candidate will carry out the duties of an apprentice teacher under the guidance of the Head Teacher and experienced colleagues.
Key Responsibilities:
Attend all apprenticeship training and complete required assessments.
Plan and deliver well-structured lessons.
Promote positive behaviour and a safe learning environment.
Support pupil progress and emotional development.
Work towards meeting all Teacher Standards and completing the End Point Assessment.
Requirements:
GCSE Maths and English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent).
An honours degree in a relevant subject.
A passion for teaching and working with young people.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Our ethos is ‘Aspiring and Achieving Together’. Whilst we are committed to ensuring that every student makes excellent progress, this concept stretches well beyond academic performance. We firmly believe that every aspect of school should equip learners to be successful in all areas of their lives, both now and for their future. Indeed, every single decision or action taken improves the life chances of all our learners. This is underpinned by ensuring The Westleigh school is a safe, nurturing and happy environment: put simply, The Westleigh School is a great place to learn and a great place to work.
Uniting with The Shaw Education Trust brings with it new opportunities and a wealth of resources to supplement our mission to improve outcomes for all our students. Colleagues will have access to a large range of well-established training opportunities, such as a fully funded L5 Instructional Coaching qualification or Accelerated Leadership training, for those aspiring to Middle Leadership. Outstanding teachers will also achieve Trust Professional Advocate designation, which provides exciting opportunities to support colleagues within both The Westleigh School and across other SET schools to share best practice. With this brings the opportunity to engage in the cross-trust peer review and Trust CPD programme.
All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.
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