Situated in the heart of one of Surrey’s traditional market towns, Reigate College is one of the most successful sixth form providers in the UK.
TRAINEE TEACHER OF CRIMINOLOGY
Full-time, term-time only.
Hours: 8.50am to 4.15pm, Monday to Friday.
Salary: Between £19,882 per annum and £22,525 per annum depending on the balance between teaching and learning support work.
Would you like to train as a teacher in sixth form education, whilst being paid to do so? Reigate College offers the opportunity to gain your PGCE alongside paid employment as a trainee teacher.
The College has substantial and successful experience of training teachers.
The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking Criminology/ Sociology/ Psychology/ Law graduate to join the College and train to become a teacher.
The successful applicant will divide their time between teaching and learning support duties.
The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to teach on the Uniformed Protective Services course.
You will be fully supported towards a PGCE in Post Compulsory Education over the duration of the fixed-term contract. You will work at the College during the working day and complete the lectures and seminars for the qualification on Tuesday nights from 5.30pm until 8.30pm each week.
As a trainee, your typical week will comprise of teaching, usually between 2 and 17 periods per week (21 is for a full-time teacher), in addition to planning, preparation and marking time. The remainder of your time will be spent as a Learning Facilitator (Teaching Assistant) either supporting in class or working with individual students.
In addition to the PGCE sessions, you will be expected to attend various evening events throughout the year including Open Evenings and Student Review Meetings.
The post is a fixed-term, full-time appointment and is effective from 1 September 2025 to 2 July 2027. It is important to note that the College is unable to guarantee you any employment once your training is complete.
Please see www.reigate.ac.uk/jobs for further details and an application form. Closing date: 9.00 am on Wednesday 22 January 2025.
Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
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