Unqualified Teacher- Trainee

Moorcroft School, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3BF

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sep 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,264.00 - £32,993.00 Annually (FTE) with SEND allowance £2787

Unqualified Teacher- Trainee job summary

Moorcroft School is looking to appoint a trainee teacher (UQT) from September 2026.

You will be expected to deliver a teaching timetable of 80% of the school week under the direction of an experienced teacher. You will receive regular training by the school and from Eden People.

During the first year you will be expected to be following a recognised and fully accredited course leading directly to Qualified Teacher Status.

The successful candidate/s must be a graduate/s and must have the relevant qualifications in English and Maths.

If you are pursuing a primary qualification, you will also need the relevant science qualification.

We will also consider candidates who have a recognised overseas teachers’ qualification.

Please see https://www.gov.uk/guidance/recruit-teachers-from-overseas for further details.

Your contract will initially be for 12 months and will be extended to an additional 12 months upon successfully gaining QTS.

In the event of the termination of your trainee teacher contract you will be entitled to return to your TA post if this was the post you held prior.

Safeguarding

The Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity

At Eden Academy Trust, we value and actively embrace diversity. We believe that a diverse school community strengthens learning, enriches experiences, and helps every child thrive.

Across our schools, we are committed to creating a culture where all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or background are respected, represented, and supported.

We understand the role of inclusive education in preparing young people for a complex and diverse society. We challenge discrimination, recognise and celebrate difference, and work continuously to promote equity and opportunity in everything we do.

Our commitment to inclusion runs through our curriculum, our staffing and leadership, our policies, and our day-to-day interactions. We strive to practise cultural humility, anti-racism, and equitable approaches that meet the needs of all our pupils.

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 Moorcroft School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• School size: 147 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moorcroft School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moorcroft-school

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