Graduate Teacher

Are you a recent or upcoming graduate looking to embark on a rewarding career in education? Teaching Personnel's Future Teachers program is just what you've been searching for!

Why Future Teachers? Teaching Personnel has joined forces with schools in Wakefield and beyond to offer a unique program that provides graduates with meaningful, paid experience as they contemplate their initial teacher training journey. Our aim is to equip graduates with valuable skills, offer a stable 12-month employment opportunity, and connect them with potential employers and ITT providers. We're committed to not only increasing the number of graduates entering the teaching profession but also ensuring their successful retention during and after their training year.

What Does Future Teachers Offer? As part of the Future Teachers program, you'll embark on a 12-month position where you'll gain essential skills needed for a teaching career. You'll have access to top-notch development opportunities through partnered training providers and a customized training program delivered by Best Practice Network. During this year, you'll be involved in various responsibilities and play a crucial role in supporting students, especially in the context of recovery programs following the COVID-19 pandemic. Your role may include classroom TA support, 1:1/small group interventions, pupil mentoring, and SEN support. You'll become an integral part of school life and contribute significantly to students' development. Teaching Personnel collaborates with several Initial Teacher Training providers to ensure that all Future Teachers graduates have a direct path to their teaching qualifications. You'll also have the chance to network with both training providers and potential future employers.

Benefits of the Program

• 12 Months Paid Experience: Gain invaluable experience in forward-thinking primary schools in Wakefield.
• Dedicated Support: You'll have a Teaching Personnel consultant by your side, offering guidance and advice before, during, and after your placement.
• Wide Range of Experience: Tailored experiences that provide a strong foundation for your teaching career.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with potential future employers and build relationships within the education sector.
• Direct Path to Teacher Training: Clear progression into Teacher Training courses.

What Are We Looking For? While prior school-based experience is not mandatory, candidates should demonstrate a genuine passion and interest in education. You should hold an undergraduate degree, and we'll discuss specific subject specialisms upon application to ensure the most suitable placement. Positions are available throughout the year, with the largest intake typically in September.

If you're excited about the prospect of joining the Future Teachers program in Wakefield, we invite you to apply today by clicking the "apply now" link. Please include an up-to-date CV that highlights your interest in the field of education.

Join Teaching Personnel's Future Teachers program and kickstart your rewarding career in education!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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