Pathfinder Schools
Full Time, Fixed Term
Closing Date: Ongoing
Gradute Trainee Teacher
Our teacher training sets you on the path to becoming an excellent Primary teacher. One who will inspire the next generation to succeed.
We have partnered with educational charity Ambition Institute to deliver this 12-month teacher training programme. This partnership combines expert knowledge from within our schools with Ambition’s high-quality curriculum, developed by educational experts, many of whom are former teachers with first-hand experience in the classroom.
Here are five reasons why you should join our teaching training programme:
- Train in one school: You’ll do most of your training in one of our schools. This gives you immediate opportunities to put the theory you’ve learned into practice in a classroom, supported by teaching experts.
- Be guided by a mentor: To ensure you’re supported throughout your training; we match you with an experienced teacher who will guide you every step of the way.
- Benefit from blended learning: You’ll get the high-quality academic training you'd expect to get from a university combined with immersive, classroom learning.
- Become a qualified teacher. After successfully completing the programme, you’ll achieve qualified teacher status (QTS), and a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE) enabling you to start your career in teaching straight away.
- Earn a decent salary. Teachers earn a starting salary of at least £30,000, with head teachers earning upwards of £120,000 in some schools. Teachers are also entitled to a substantial pension and generous holidays.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, you will need:
- An undergraduate bachelor's degree with honours, generally 2:2 or above, or equivalent.
- Primary school trainees will need a GCSE grade 4/C or above in science, or equivalent.
- You must have Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the training programme. Unfortunately, Ambition Institute cannot sponsor your visa.
Location:
Desborough, Rothwell, Kettering, Broughton and Rutland
Funding:
Primary school:
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for our Teacher Training programme are £9,250 for full-time study. You can apply for government funding to cover the costs of your tuition fees.
Maintenance loan for 2024 to 2025
You may also decide to apply for a maintenance loan of up to £13,022 to help you with your living costs. You can do this even if you already have a student loan. You will then only have to make loan repayments once you are earning. To find out more about tuition fees and maintenance loans visit:
www.getintoteaching.education.gov.uk
For further information about the programme please visit:
Pathfinder Schools - Train to Teach or to complete an application click here
For an informal discussion about the course please email:
training@pfschools.org.uk or call on 01536 903399
Being part of Pathfinder Schools offers a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself, as a Trust we actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of good practice; we believe that by developing a love of learning and having the highest expectations, all members of the Pathfinder Schools community can achieve and inspire greatness.
Pathfinder Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are mandatory for all posts within Pathfinder Schools.
Pathfinder Schools is passionate about its values of Aspiration, Responsibility and Courage, we believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We are committed to an inclusive workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our colleagues, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, ethnicity, age, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re committed to moving our Trust and the education sector forward.
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