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Unqualified Teacher of Multiple Subjects

Required ASAP

Unqualified teacher scale

£20,598 - £32,134

Fixed term until 19 July 2024

Do you want to make a real difference to the life chances of students and the communities we serve? Do you have the potential to achieve the best possible outcome and highest level of wellbeing for all students?

If so, we are looking for an unqualified teacher to join our forward-thinking team. Candidates with an interest and experience in teaching multiple subjects would be desirable as this role will initially be to cover all subjects as the need arises. The role will involve some supervising of whole classes across all key stages and subjects undertaking pre-set work during the absence of teachers based at Castle View School. We are looking for colleagues who have the aspiration to be a teacher or considering it and want the experience in school. We have a secure track record of developing our own colleagues from unqualified teachers to qualified teacher status. Many are now members of our current teaching staff.

You must be committed to providing a quality education and experience for all and will need to excel in your classroom practice.

Ideally applicants will:

· Have a minimum of GCSE English and Maths to Grade C or equivalent qualification and a sound academic background. A degree would be desirable (but not essential). An expression of subject(s) of interest / experience should be made upon application.

· Be a good and effective communicator at all levels

· Be open minded, creative and inspirational in their style

· Commit to working collaboratively with colleagues and students

· Possess a good working knowledge of ICT

· Have successful recent experience working with children of the relevant age range and previous classroom experience (desirable but not essential).

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team who truly aim to make a difference, not only to student life chances and successes, but also developing young people who contribute to society with kindness and confidence.

We can offer you:

· Enthusiastic, friendly and talented students

· A dedicated, experienced and hardworking team of staff with a strong sense of collective endeavor

· The opportunity to develop within a school which is supported by a highly effective Trust that is committed to staff wellbeing and development.

Applications

To apply for the role please download the application form from the vacancy page on https://www.zenithmultiacademytrust.co.uk/vacancies/, completed applications should be submitted to recruitment@zmat.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

You must complete the application form fully and give details of all employment, training and gaps in employment since leaving secondary school to the present day. Any additional information, which you wish to bring to the notice of the selection panel should be included in your letter of application (supporting statement). Please ensure you say why and how you meet the criteria from the person specification in your letter of application. Full job description and person specification can be found at the end of this pack.

Shortlisted applicants may be screened prior to interview by checking social media sites. The purpose of such screening will be to ascertain whether a candidate demonstrates appropriate conduct, behaviour and suitability for employment in a school environment.

Closing Date: 14 April 2024