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Science Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship
GLC Academy: The Gateway Academy [Secondary]
Salary: Unqualified Teachers Pay Scale UQ1 - UQ6
Contract: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Full Time
Closing Date: 30 April 2025 at 4pm
The Gateway Academy is part of the Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way.
Are you passionate about science and eager to inspire the next generation of young minds?Are you looking to kickstart a rewarding career in education?The Gateway Academy is offering an exciting opportunity to train as a Science Teacher through our Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship starting in September 2025!
About the Role:
As a science teaching apprentice, you will:
-Gain hands-on classroom experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
-Work closely with experienced teachers and mentors who will guide and support your development.
-Deliver engaging science lessons that spark curiosity and enthusiasm in students.
-Develop your teaching skills while earning a salary, on the unqualified teacher pay scale, with no tuition fees to pay.
-Progress toward gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an option to also gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
What we are looking for:
-A passion for science and a desire to share that enthusiasm with young people.
-A 2:2 or higher degree in a relevant science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related).
-Strong communication and organisational skills.
-A commitment to making a difference in the lives of our students.
Why choose us?
-We are a supportive and inclusive Academy environment with staff retention over 90%.
-We offer a tailored training programme designed to develop your teaching confidence and subject knowledge that is delivered through the University of Buckinghamshire.
-We want to give you an opportunity to work within a thriving science faculty with state-of-the-art facilities.
-We would like to offer you an opportunity to work in an exceptional Academy with staff retention, student and staff attendance and student academic achievements all above national average.
Watch our video for an insight in to our academy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDFOVP3_K7w
You can read our latest Ofsted Report here:https://www.theglc.org.uk/page/?title=Ofsted+Reports&pid=21
Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC:
An outstanding record of staff achieving promotion;
Working as part of an exceptional team;
£1000 Golden Hello for successful candidates [Teachers [MPS/UPS] applying directly to the GLC, only after a qualifying period of 12 months.]
Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance and Perkbox
Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme
Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service
State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning
A paid 'My Day' each year
Excellent career development and training
2 week October half term break
A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching
Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff
Free Access to the Gateway Academy Fitness Suite
GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only]
We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Dionne.Locke@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit.
If you would like to apply for this position, please visit our website and complete an online application form:https://glc.face-ed.co.uk/Vacancies/Detail?campaignRef=SCH-GLC-0136
The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.
In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:
- to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;
- to verify employment history
Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.
Information about the School
At The Gateway Academy, we uphold the highest standards, firmly rooted in our core principles of Responsibility, Resilience, Compassion, and Aspiration. We expect both our staff and students to bring passion and energy in all that they do, playing pivotal roles in fostering a diverse, truly fair, and equal community. With exemplary teaching, an outstanding pastoral support system, and ample resources, we empower students to unlock their utmost potential. Our dedication remains unwavering in dismantling any obstacles to learning, ensuring no student is left behind.
It is quite extraordinary how well our Academy continues to flourish with student academic progress, student attendance, staff retention, and attendance, all above the national average. We are renowned for our unique family ethos and our focus on hard work and discipline.
We are resilient and relentless in continuing to ‘improve upon our best’ and offer our staff and students an exceptional experience that is life-changing for all involved. By working together, we make a difference in the life chances of the young people within our care.
"We were not born to be average.
We were born to be exceptional.
We are The Gateway Academy."