Trainee Teacher Music (KEY036aBC)
Keyham Lodge School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 1FG2 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
24 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
20 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Music
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,716.00 Annually (FTE) Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale - Commence at Pay Point 3
Trainee Teacher Music (KEY036aBC) job summary
Keyham Lodge School
Permanent Trainee Teacher for Music
Full-Time Monday- Friday 1fte
Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale until they gain QTS and then move to M1.
Then will be a ECT based at Keyham
Job Summary
As we continue to grow our already Outstanding school, we are looking for a motivated, ambitious and highly skilled individual who wishes to enter teaching. We are offering the rare opportunity of a paid position at our school, where you will ‘learn to teach on the job’ in a supportive and stimulating environment.
The position is for a classroom-based Initial Teacher in Training (ITT). The post comprise a teaching timetable alongside a comprehensive training package provided by our SCITT Partners. You'll have the opportunity to gain PGCE (Post-Graduate Certificate of Education) as well Qualified Teacher Status, whilst working hands-on in the classroom as an Unqualified Teacher.
You will be training through the ‘School Direct’ system, meaning you will be employed by the school with training taking place two days a week (and then one day a week later in the year) at our Partner SCITT hub. You will also complete four full weeks of training across the year and a 30 day placement at another school. Trainees will work alongside highly qualified and inspiring teachers to provide a range of teaching and learning support. Once qualified, we also offer an ECT Programme offering valuable mentoring opportunities.
During the training year, you will work alongside an in school mentor who will:
- - Meet with you weekly (as a minimum)
- - Provide valuable weekly feedback on the quality of Teaching and Learning in your classroom
- - Work alongside you to develop you pedagogy and your love for teaching
- - Be you biggest advocate for success.
The successful candidate will teach KS3 and KS4 and work closely with the Head of Arts to ensure that the quality of provision remains consistently excellent.
You will join a very high performing team that excels in all expectations, providing an excellent environment for students to succeed Socially, Emotionally and Academically.
The school are looking for someone who:
- is passionate about their subject
- is committed to securing student progress, regardless of their starting point
- can enthuse, excite and engage students at ability levels
- is adaptable an willing to put the varying needs of students at the centre of everything that they do
- wants to make a difference to their students, every single day
*Different subjects areas will have different funding arrangements; please speak to Nim about this as it impact the fees you will need to pay for the qualification
Please note you will not qualify for student loans as these are paid positions.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support with your application.
What we offer:
- Flexible working options
- Support for continuous professional development in the role
- Opportunities to visit other organisations for professional learning
- Highly committed and motivated Team
- A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
- Free car parking
- Annual incremental pay increases with the pay scale range
- A defined benefit pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
- Employee self-service portal.
- Eyecare voucher scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail discounts
- Dental support
- Gym discount
- Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school
- Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
- Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school
- Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
- Excellent opportunities for personal and career development
- A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues
More about Discovery Schools Trust:
Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Safeguarding Statement:
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.
While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.
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 Keyham Lodge School
- School type
- Academy, ages 9 to 16
- School size
- 123 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Keyham Lodge School website (opens in new tab)
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