Student Teacher

Tregonwell Academy, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QP

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday - 52 weeks
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,061 (paid salary route for teacher training - UQT)
• Additional allowances:

  Midday Supervisor allowance £2,188

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Education experience required
• Communication & Interaction: Ability to explain concepts clearly, listen actively, and build rapport with pupils and colleagues.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Flexibility to adjust to different classroom situations and the ability to stay positive during challenging moments.
• Organisation & Time Management: Balancing lesson planning, marking, and managing classroom routines effectively.
• Behaviour Management: Understanding and implementing consistent, positive behaviour policies and fostering a calm learning environment.
• Subject Knowledge & Creativity: A solid understanding of the subject matter and the ability to create engaging, fun lessons.
• Reflective Practice: Evaluating your own performance, acting on mentor feedback, and seeking to improve.
• Professionalism & Initiative: Following school policies, acting with integrity, and proactively contributing to the classroom

* A bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

* GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and maths

* GCSE science for primary education

What the school offers its staff

• A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
• A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
• All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
• Strong potential for career progression.
• A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

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.

As a Student Teacher, you will:

• Deliver planned lessons across the curriculum, guided by an experienced mentor
• Support a diverse range of learners, including those with SEMH needs
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals
• Develop your skills in lesson planning, assessment, and behaviour management
• Benefit from protected training time and a structured mentor programme
• Participate in ongoing CPD and networking opportunities
• Access wellbeing support and be eligible for a pension (where applicable)
• Have the opportunity to progress into a permanent teaching post, subject to performance

At Nigel Bowes Academy, we are proud to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for both our 49 pupils and our staff. We are committed to supporting your professional development and ensuring you thrive in your teaching career.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

aE 1.1 Teacher Special – Class Teacher PS.pdf - 74.1 KB (opens in new tab)

aE 1.1 Teacher Special – Class Teacher JD.pdf - 87.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Tregonwell Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 16
• School size: 141 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tregonwell Academy website
• Email address: charlotte.hampson@ta.weareauthentic.education
• Phone number: 01202 524041
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tregonwell-academy

Nigel Bowes Academy is a special school supporting young people from the age of 5-11 who present with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties, associated with a range of special educational needs, including autism. We are an oversubscribed school, supporting around 50 pupils on roll. We welcome pupils who reside in Dorset and Hampshire, with the majority of our pupils living in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. Our pupils have Educational, Health Care Plans or are in the process of receiving one. We also support a small number of pupils who will be placed by the Local Authority whilst waiting for a placement in a special school or to transition back to mainstream education.

Arranging a visit to Tregonwell Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email charlotte.hampson@ta.weareauthentic.education.

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