Summary
Staffordshire University Academy is delighted to advertise an exciting apprenticeship opportunity within our maths department. The successful candidate will participate in the University of Staffordshire pilot apprenticeship programme which offers support from both our own highly skilled maths team, and the university mentors.
Wage
£21,731 a year
Training course
Teacher (level 6)
Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 8.30am - 3.20pm. Thursday and Friday, 8.30am to 2.30pm. We hold staff meetings on Mondays where all staff are expected to attend to partake in developmental CPD. During the week, all staff have protected non-contact time to support their wellbeing.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
4 years
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
During the 4-year programme, you will develop your knowledge of the mathematics curriculum as well as subject-specific pedagogy.
You will learn about the professional skills and strategies needed to become a confident and successful teacher across KS3 and KS4.
An average day as an apprentice will change over the course of the four-year programme of study. You will have ample, exciting opportunities to work with experienced colleagues, KS3 and 4 students, and other external professionals. There will be a balance of observing experienced teachers, assisting in lessons, team-teaching, whole class teaching and University development days.
On successful completion of study, you will receive the following award: BA (Hons) Secondary Mathematics Teacher Degree Apprenticeship.
In the first year, the apprentice will gain experience of the classroom within a primarily support-based role for two days per week. The remaining days will be spent studying the pedagogy of teaching on the University of Staffordshire campus. University days are designed to support the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the apprenticeship standards.
In year 2, you will begin to deliver lessons (or parts of lessons) whilst also continuing your support-role and university studies.
In year 3 and 4, the time you spend in the classroom is increased to enable you to develop your own style as a teacher. Further details of the yearly requirements can be found via the University of Staffordshire website.
Where you’ll work
Marston Road
Hednesford
Cannock
WS12 4JH
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
On successful completion of study, you will receive the following award: BA (Hons) Secondary Mathematics Teacher Degree Apprenticeship.
In the first year, the apprentice will gain experience of the classroom within a primarily support-based role for two days per week. The remaining days will be spent studying the pedagogy of teaching on the University of Staffordshire campus. University days are designed to support the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the apprenticeship standards.
In year 2, you will begin to deliver lessons (or parts of lessons) whilst also continuing your support-role and university studies.
In year 3 and 4, the time you spend in the classroom is increased to enable you to develop your own style as a teacher. Further details of the yearly requirements can be found via the University of Staffordshire website.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade Grade C/4 or above)
* Maths (grade Grade C/4 or above)
A Level in:
* A Levels, BTEC or equivilant (grade Minimum 112 UCAS Points)
* Maths (grade Grade D or 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
* Team working
* Ambitious
* Resillent