Trainee Geography Teacher

Do you want to pass your knowledge of Geography onto the next generation of explorers?
An amazing opportunity has arisen for a talented Geography-based graduate to undertake our salaried teacher training course at one of our partner schools in Colchester, Essex. This is a great opportunity for a Geography -based graduate with excellent communicationskills to take up the role of trainee Geography Teacher. Our partners would, ideally, like a Geography -based graduate with 'some’ experience in schools.
If you’re a determined, passionate, graduate looking to start a career in teaching, our Grad2Teach salaried teach training course is your first step in the right direction. Our salaried teacher training programme offers a new opportunity to teach, train and
- if successful - gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
In the first year, you will work to complete Phase One of our Salaried Teacher Training Programme. This will increase your career prospects as you can gain insight into the roles and responsibilities of a teacher, develop your skills and prepare for Phase 2of your training where you will earn while you work full-time to complete your Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
This is a lovely school in which mutual care and academic excellence are central to everything they do. The staff base comprises a very supportive team who work together to promote successful outcomes for all students through the provision of a positive, safe,and vibrant learning environment which engenders self-esteem, social confidence, and a healthy lifestyle. The school is keen to start developing their own teachers through our programme to promote the high standards and deep care that they set and show totheir students. Similarly, the spiritual and cultural aspects of learning are an important part of the life of the school, to which all areas of the curriculum and school community contribute. Students are encouraged to reflect upon tolerance, specialisedunderstanding, respect, and compassion and understand right and wrong. You will be given plenty of training and support, as well as room to grow your career.

**To be eligible for this programme, you must meet the following requirements**:
**_Why choose Grad2Teach as your salaried teacher training course?_**

As a trainee on Grad2Teach’s salaried teacher training programme, you will receive high-quality, CPD-accredited training. All your training is led by experienced school leaders, including coaching and mentoring. Grad2Teach will ensure you meet the Teachers’Standards throughout the salaried teacher training programme.

With Grad2Teach you will work to complete a one
- or two-year course, achieving a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). You will gain experience working in at least two schools whilst on our salaried teacher training course.

Upon passing Phase 2 of Grad2Teach’s salaried teacher training programme, you will have completed your PGCE and be a qualified teacher with QTS.

**_In Training Phase 1, you will_**
- Receive Grad2Teach-funded training while you work on our 39-week, school-based, salaried teacher training programme
- Gain invaluable insight into classroom management and teaching practice
- Receive 24/7 support from our friendly team
- Receive three Quality Assessment observations from one of our trainers in your employer school
- Develop an understanding of what it means to be a great teacher

**_In Training Phase 2, you will_**
- Attend 6 training days with our partner university
- Complete 3 written assessments reflecting on your experience and what you’ve learned so far
- Cover up to 90% of a teaching timetable within a classroom
- Work under a dedicated learning mentor who will guide and advise you along your journey
- Experience two contrasting school placements, allowing you to broaden your experience