Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship

Whipperley Infant Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 5QY

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 (or earlier by arrangement)

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,601.00 Annually (Actual) Apprenticeship salary in line with DFE guidance (UQT)

Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship job summary

Post Graduate Teaching ApprenticeshipWe are seeking exceptional, motivated individuals to join us as Postgraduate Teaching Apprentices—people with passion, potential, and a genuine desire to make a difference. As an outstanding and ambitious academy trust, we are committed to providing exceptional education across our schools Our trust is known for its warm, friendly and supportive culture, where staff are valued and opportunities to grow are embraced. We welcome prospective applicants to visit us and experience our community first-hand; please email admin@whipperleyacademy.co.uk to arrange a visit. Closing Date Monday 2nd March 2026

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Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier by arrangement)
Contract: Fixed-term Apprenticeship (with potential for future employment)
Location: Whipperley Infant Academy, Farley Junior Academy and Special School (MLD, ages 7-19)
Salary: Apprenticeship Salary in line with Department for Education guidance

About Us

We are a small, nurturing academy trust comprising:

Whipperley Infant Academy (Early Years & Key Stage 1)

Farley Junior Academy (Key Stage 2)

Weatherfield Academy (pupils aged 7-19) with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and a range of additional needs

Across our trust, we share a strong commitment to inclusion, high expectations, and creating learning environments where every child thrives. As a close-knit team, we value collaboration, creativity, and genuine passion for education.

About the Apprenticeship

Our Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship offers an exciting, fully immersive route into teaching while working towards gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This school‑based programme blends practical classroom experience with high‑quality training delivered by an accredited provider.

You will:

Teach and learn on the job, supported by experienced mentors

Gain hands-on experience across one of our settings—or, if appropriate, across more than one

Receive structured training in pedagogy, curriculum, behaviour, assessment, and special educational needs

Complete the apprenticeship and QTS qualification within 12 months

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from enthusiastic, adaptable individuals who are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives. You should have:

A degree (2:2 or above) in any subject

GCSE Maths, English and Science (Grade C/4 or above)

A genuine desire to become an outstanding teacher

Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn

A commitment to inclusion and supporting children with diverse needs

Resilience, positivity, and a team‑focused mindset

Experience in schools—particularly in Early Years, primary education, or SEND—is beneficial but not essential.

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 Whipperley Infant Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 250 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whipperley Infant Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whipperley-infant-academy

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