Associate Teacher (Apprentice Route)
Maple Court Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0QD41 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
1 September 2025 at 9am
Date listed
21 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual Salary (£19,653 - £21,319)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Executive Principal: Mrs L Brammer | Required: As Soon As Possible | Associate Teacher (Apprenticeship Route) | Permanent Position with a Pathway to gain Qualified Teacher Status | Actual Salary (19,653- £21,319)
Maple Court Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Associate Teacher (Apprenticeship Route) to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels. The role would be suitable for anyone who has experience or wishes to gain experience working with children with Special Educational Needs, under the line management of the Lead for Inclusion/SENCO.
You will be placed on the Staffordshire/Coventry University Specialist Teaching Assistant Routes/Apprenticeship Course, which is fully funded by Alpha Academies Trust. During the programme you will complete a Level 5 Apprenticeship course and gain Qualified Teacher Status within two years. During this time, you will benefit from on-the-job teaching experience along with 20% of your working time to be dedicated to your own learning and development. There will be a permanent position available upon completion of the apprenticeship.
The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.
What the school offers its staff
Our Academy is a happy and exciting place to be with lots of opportunities. The children are at the heart of everything that we do and the values in our Academy reflect this. We believe that all children have the right to learn in a safe, stimulating and caring environment that is supportive of learning and the development of the whole child. To create this environment, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.
Our Purpose
At Maple Court Academy our purpose is that we are committed to “Encouraging and nurturing the aspirations of all pupils to achieve their dreams.” Maple Court live by five values:
Moral - Be Kind / Be Positive / Be Respectful
Adaptable - Learn from mistakes / Try new things / Be fair
Proud - I am proud of me / I am proud of you
Learners - Work hard / Challenge myself / Join in
Enthusiastic - I have shown enthusiasm
Why Maple Court?
Maple Court Academy is an inclusive Primary school in the Bentilee area of Stoke-on-Trent. It has bespoke facilities that support our exciting curriculum. Recent investment has delivered extensive and stimulating new outdoor play and learning areas. The academy has also recently benefited from a significant investment in digital infrastructure.
At Maple Court, we create an environment based upon trust and respect that is a safe, secure and happy place for children to learn, grow and develop.
Every member of staff in our academy is fully committed to ensuring that all children work hard, are well supported, make good progress across the curriculum and develop a core sense of morality. As a result, Maple Academy is an exciting, fun and fulfilling place to work.
The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team.
Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.
The Benefits of Working for Our Trust
The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 28.68%, discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.
Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.
For all successful applicants the Alpha Academies Trust will support with the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha.
We’re Disability Confident!
Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.
Further information about the job
How to Apply
We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.
We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.
If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, visit our website's vacancies page at https://alphaacademiestrust.co.uk/vacancies/. Click on 'Explore Available Opportunities,' find the vacancy you wish to apply for, and simply click on the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page, which will direct you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal. If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
Closing Date for this Post: Monday 1st September 2025 at 9:00am
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Commitment to safeguarding
The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other stringent vetting and induction processes. Please note, references will be sought, and an online social media check completed for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
Applying for the job
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View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Maple Court Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 428 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Maple Court Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01782 970293
Maple Court Academy is a part of Alpha Academies Trust, priding itself on developing strong links between its academies in both primary and secondary contexts. Leaders have collaborated with Eaton Park Academy, aligning policy and practice under a shared Executive Principal. Maple Court is a larger than average two form entry primary school which serves the communities of Bentilee and Bucknall.
Arranging a visit to Maple Court Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk.
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