ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent and able to teach on a range of courses within the subject area
• GCSE Maths & English at grade C or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications).

This training position is offered to support the development of the quality of education in the College. The primary of the focus will be to develop the skills required for the teaching of a specific subject, but the trainee will be required to cover other subjects according to College needs.
During the period of training, the post holder will be offered the opportunity to gain valuable in-class experience as the lead teacher for a specified number of classes, alongside bespoke training, combined with offering additional cover teaching in the remainder of the contracted time. The balance between leading learning and supporting classes with shift through the course of the training period for this post. The post holder will be expected to gain an initial L3 T&L qualification in the first year and a L5 qualification in the second and third years. There will also be a specified block of training for postholders to allow for CPD supporting their teaching.
Balance of teaching and training will change according to the skills, knowledge and any experience but until the trainee has completed Level 5 qualifications, there is an expectation that they will be full-time but will have at least one block of training in which to prepare their materials. Blocks of cover will be organised depending on teaching load and the requirements of the individual and College.
To maintain and develop high standards of teaching and learning in the delivery of the courses for which the staff member is responsible. The postholder will plan and deliver high quality effective teaching and learning and professional and caring support, enabling students to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential.
To undertake the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with this job description and the DfE Professional Teachers’ Standards. To supervise and deliver prepared lessons and tutorials in the absence of a teacher to ensure learning and development is continued.