Facilitator Roles – National Programmes NPQ, ITE and ECT

Learn Academies Trust, Wigston, LE18 2AH

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  August 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: Day Rate depending on Experience
• Additional allowances:

  Day Rate depending on Experience

Facilitator Roles – National Programmes NPQ, ITE and ECT job summary

Learn Academies Trust is seeking to engage a number of experienced practitioners to join our casual facilitator pool, supporting delivery across our Early Career Teacher (ECT), National Professional Qualification (NPQ) and Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high-quality professional development across the Trust, supporting teachers and leaders at all stages of their career.

About the opportunity

Facilitators will support programme delivery through a combination of:

• Face-to-face and/or online facilitation
• Instructional coaching and mentoring
• Supporting participants to apply evidence-informed practice
• Contributing to high-quality participant experience and outcomes

Assignments may include session delivery, coaching, programme support, or other related activity aligned to programme needs.

Engagement basis

This is a casual worker engagement, not a substantive or permanent post.

• Work is offered on an assignment-by-assignment basis, in line with programme needs
• There is no obligation on the Trust to offer work, and no obligation for individuals to accept assignments
• Engagement does not constitute an ongoing role or guaranteed level of work

Pay

• Paid on a day rate basis, depending on experience
• Holiday pay will be accrued in line with statutory requirements

We are particularly interested in individuals who have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent)
• Experience of teaching and/or leadership in education settings
• Experience of coaching, mentoring or facilitating professional learning
• A strong understanding of evidence-informed practice and professional development

Experience with:

• ECT programmes
• NPQs
• ITT / ITE provision

would be advantageous.

Key expectations

Successful facilitators will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging learning experiences
• Support participants to make sustained improvements in practice
• Work collaboratively with programme leads and co-facilitators
• Contribute to a consistent, high-quality learner experience across the Trust
  

Safeguarding and compliance

Learn Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All engagements are subject to:

• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Satisfactory references
• Compliance with statutory safeguarding guidance

Equality and inclusion

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals. We will make reasonable adjustments where required in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Why join us:

• Welcoming, inclusive workplace.
• Opportunities for growth and career progression in a Trust that invests in its people.
• A supportive environment for your professional development.

How to apply

Please submit an application outlining your experience and areas of expertise.

Shortlisted applicants may be invited to interview and/or facilitation assessment.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy if organisational priorities change.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Learn Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/learn-academies-trust

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