Graduate Unqualified Teacher
East Lane Primary School, Wembley, Middlesex, HA0 3NT33 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025, subject to pre-employment checks and onboarding.
Closing date
27 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £27,252.00 - £27,252.00 Annually (FTE) Unqualified Teacher Pay Scales (Inner London)
Graduate Unqualified Teacher job summary
The school is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated graduates to join the team as Graduate Unqualified Teachers. This is a unique opportunity to begin a teaching career in a high-achieving and dynamic school.
As Graduate Unqualified Teachers, they will become integral parts of a supportive teaching team, guided by experienced educators who will help them develop their teaching skills. They will receive structured support and mentorship while working alongside their partner teacher.
East Lane Primary School is looking to hire graduate unqualified teachers starting in April 2025. Recent graduates with a passion for education and a desire to gain valuable classroom experience are encouraged to apply.
About the School
East Lane Primary School is housed in a new and purpose-built £14 million building with exceptional resources and is located adjacent to Wembley High. This provides our children with an ‘all-through’ experience of outstanding schools. East Lane Primary School is a 3 form-entry school with pupils from Reception through to Year 6. Our results to date have demonstrated exceptionality in all areas, including Early Years, Phonics, KS1 SATs and KS2 SATs. We have obtained outstanding results year upon year, which continue to be amongst the highest in Brent and significantly above the national average. It is vital that our school maintains the exceptional standards on which we pride ourselves. East lane Primary School has attained Outstanding Status under the new Ofsted Framework.
“In all subjects, pupils’ work is of excellent quality” (OFSTED 2019)
EYFS: 98% of children achieved a Good Level of Development (2024)
KS1: 89% of children achieved the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths; 21% achieved greater depth (2024)
Year 4: 100% of children passed the Multiplication Check with 71% achieving 100% (2024)
KS2: 98% of children achieved the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths; 25% achieved greater depth. (2024)
Requirements:
- Recent graduates eager to start their journey into teaching
- Hold a 2:1 or higher from a Top 30 University
- Looking to gain classroom experience before committing to teacher training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teaching: Begin by teaching 2-3 Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4) lessons in their subject area from day one.
- Mentorship: Receive ongoing mentorship from a qualified teacher throughout induction into the profession.
- Professional Development: Develop teaching skills in a supportive environment with access to continuous professional development opportunities.
- Qualification: Start Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) training in September
Person Specification:
- Hold a 2:1 or higher from a top 30 university (preferred)
- Open to all subject areas – Maths, Geography, Science, English, RE/Philosophy, History, Computer Science, and more
- Passion for teaching and a commitment to student development
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new teaching methods
- Recent graduates eager to start their journey into teaching
- Potential to transition into a qualified teacher role
We Offer:
- A high-trust, supportive culture focused on innovation and continuing professional development
- Comprehensive mentorship and support from experienced teachers
- Opportunities for career progression, including opportunities to fast-track for exceptional performance
- Competitive salaries, generous staff benefits, and a friendly, nurturing environment
- Membership in the Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS) which requires contribution for financial security and benefits.
- Close proximity to a good transport network
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Pathway to secure a salaried teacher training position and QTS qualification
- A positive and inclusive working environment
All teachers, including unqualified teachers, at East Lane Primary School receive a comprehensive, structured training programme, delivered by highly trained mentors and tailored to the individual’s needs.
As part of the WMAT, the school also hosts the Teaching School Hub for Brent, Barnet, and Enfield, based at Wembley High Technology College (WHTC). Unqualified teachers can undertake NPQs with the school and have the opportunity to develop their experience in the delivery of NPQs across a number of schools
General:
- Participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development, and training opportunities in discussion with your line manager.
- Comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health and safety in the workplace.
- Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
The service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
If you're passionate about teaching and ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career as a graduate unqualified teacher, apply now and become a valued member of an outstanding educational team in Wembley!
To apply
Please send complete the Teacher application form outlining your interest in the position.
For further information about the school, please visit our website at www.elps.co.uk and refer to attached New Staff Information Pack. If you have any questions or queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at reception@elps.co.uk.
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed; please contact the school reception to book your visit.
Wembley Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applicants. Early applications are encouraged and the Trust reserves the right to withdraw this post should an appointment be made early.
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 are not accepted.
About East Lane Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 627 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- East Lane Primary School website
School location
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