Unqualified Teacher Apprentice

Unqualified Teacher Apprentice

UQT1 £22,601

Full Time

Fixed Term Contract (Duration of Training)

Available from September 2026

Far Forest Lea Memorial CE Primary Academy is seeking a passionate and aspiring educator to join our team as an Unqualified Teacher Apprentice. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience while working towards a formal teaching qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Support: Work under the guidance of experienced mentors to plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that support pupil progress.

Nurturing Excellence: Embody our Christian vision by treating every child with love, compassion, and respect.

Pupil Welfare: Work closely with the DSL and SENCO to ensure a safe, inclusive environment for all learners.

Professional Development: Actively participate in Trust-wide collaboration and nationally accredited training programs.

Assessment & Data: Use pupil data to track progress and help set ambitious learning targets.

What We Are Looking For

An individual with the creativity to solve problems and a drive to develop their teaching practice.

A strong communicator capable of building positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

A professional deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Someone who shares our commitment to an inclusive community and the development of Christian values.

At Far Forest Lea Memorial CE Primary Academy we strive to create a school family that nurtures and supports the whole school community; treating everyone with love, compassion and respect. We aim to:

Prepare children for life in a multicultural, multi-faith world.

Support children’s social, moral, spiritual and cultural development.

Enable children to consider and develop Christian values and beliefs as a positive force for good.

Be inclusive; fostering a real sense of community and unity for all our stakeholders.

Enable children to understand and develop the Christian values of Compassion, Respect and Forgiveness.

Far Forest Lea Memorial CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For further details of the post, please refer to the job description and person specification available.

Being part of Severn Academies Educational Trust enables collaboration with best practices across our schools. The Trust is committed to harnessing talent and developing its people and there may be an opportunity to undertake further training and development in related disciplines. There may also be flexibility to work across other settings