Primary ITT Programme Lead

4 weeks ago


England, UK, United Kingdom Best Practice Network Full time

About Us:

We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.

We're a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE's 'Golden Thread' (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and capable professional to join Best Practice Network as the Programme Lead for Primary Initial Teacher Training (ITT). This is a middle leadership role where the successful candidate will work closely alongside the Assistant Head of Primary ITT.


You will lead Primary English and Phonics as well as being an Intensive Training and Practice Lead tutor. You will also have oversight of the associate Personal Tutors which will include delivering half termly training to help drive the continuous improvement of Best Practice Network's ITT provision and participant experience, school placement and partner relationships, quality assurance and compliance.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Develop English and Phonics curriculum content in line with the DfE ITTECF Framework ensuring it is evidence informed and all student teachers are receiving quality early reading, including systematic synthetic phonics training.
  • Ensure English and Phonics content, resources and delivery methods are aligned to current and future workplace needs, curriculum development and best teaching practices.
  • Oversee associate Personal Tutors to include half termly training to ensure consistency across the associate Personal Tutor workforce.
  • Work alongside the Quality Team to review the quality of the associate Personal Tutors work.
  • Contribute to the development, support, briefing and review of Personal Tutors.
  • Write regular email updates / bulletins for Personal Tutors to provide programme updates and information on upcoming module training and assessments.
  • Help to resolve escalated student teacher issues in collaboration with Personal Tutors and other stakeholders.
  • Under direction and with the support of the Assistant Head of Primary ITT, manage the retention and satisfaction of student teachers, liaising with Personal Tutors on support plans and ALS tutor on reasonable adjustments.
  • Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) Lead tutor role for a group of student teachers. Contribute to ITAP Lead tutor training alongside the Assistant Head of Primary ITT.
  • Foster a culture of respect, high aspirations and collaboration to achieve excellent outcomes and personal job satisfaction for all.

About You:


Education and qualificationsEssentialDesirable
Qualified Teacher Status/
Evidence of CPD and expert knowledge in relevant professional area/
Experience, skills and attributes/
Successful experience of working in or with ITT/
Understanding of the wider education and schools' landscape/
Knowledge of and affinity for the Education & Skills sectors/
Sound knowledge of ITT requirements and content frameworks and management of subject/
Thorough knowledge of the requirements and framework for Ofsted/
Evidence of successfully managing a Team/
Efficient and effective planning and deployment of resources/
Stakeholder management skills, including partners & clients/
Creative, innovative and able to solve problems /
Excellent communication skills, written and oral/
Highly numerate and literate/

Our Benefits:

  • 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
  • We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
  • From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
  • We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
  • Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
  • Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.

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