Summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting Level 6 teacher apprenticeship opportunity for a graduate to train to become a qualified secondary teacher. The successful candidate will be joining an established and successful MFL department and training programme delivered by University of Staffordshire
Wage
£26,000 a year
Salary is negotiable
Training course
Teacher (level 6)
Hours
Monday – Friday 8.15am – 3.25pm. Attendance at after-school meetings/CPL/Parents’ Evenings, where required. Each week at least 1 day will be spent learning either face to face or online.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
1 year
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Plan and teach well-structured lessons
* Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
* Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils
* Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
* To promote good progress and outcomes for pupils in line with the school’s targets
* Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
* Plan teaching to build on pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge
* Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
Where you’ll work
Darlaston Lane
Willenhall
West Midlands
WV14 7BL
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
Your training course
Teacher (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
* Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
* Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
* Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.
* Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
* Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
* Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
* Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
* Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
* Plan and teach well-structured lessons
* Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
* Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
* Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
* Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).
* Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress
* Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
* Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.
* Deploy support staff effectively
* Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
* Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
* Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.
* Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being.
* Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
* Make accurate and productive use of assessment
* Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
* Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
* Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
* Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
* Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
* Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
* Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
Your training plan
Apprentices will undertake the level 6 teacher apprenticeship programme delivered by University of Staffordshire.
Teaching will be a mix of on-the-job and off-the-job training delivered face to face in university and online sessions each week. The programme is delivered using a blended learning model.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve their level 6 teacher apprenticeship and be recommended for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C/4 or above)
* Mathmatics (grade C/4 or above)
Degree in:
* An undergraduate qualification in MFL (grade 2:2 above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* high standards of ethics and
* Punctual
* Showing tolerance
* Respect the rights of others