English Graduate

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 ENGLISH
Full-time, term-time only.
25pm, 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 for the past 15 years.

The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated graduate to join the English Department and train to become a teacher.

The successful applicant will be given a fixed-term contract over the 22-month training period and will divide their time between teaching and learning support duties.

The College has a well-developed mentoring system and comprehensive professional development opportunities, through which trainees will be fully supported towards a PGCE in Post Compulsory Education.

You will work at the College during the day and complete the lectures and seminars for the qualification on Monday nights from 5.These sessions are held on the College campus.

As a trainee, your typical week will comprise of teaching, usually between 1 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 2024 to 3 July 2026.

It is important to note that the College is unable to guarantee you any employment once your training is complete.

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.

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 2023 guidance.

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