Ark Geography Trainee Teacher - Birmingham

Location: Ark Victoria Academy, Small Heath Working Pattern: Full Time Salary: Up to £17,000 Who are we? Ark Teacher Training is an ‘Outstanding’ school based Initial Teacher Training programme that allows graduates and career changers to learn from some of the best teachers and leaders in the profession. You’ll be based in a school from day one, having an impact straight away. Ark aims to tackle educational disadvantage by ensuring all young people, regardless of their background, have access to excellent teaching. Our ‘outstanding’ (Ofsted, 2017) teacher training programme gives the best graduates and career changers the chance to make a difference where it matters most and start a successful and rewarding career in teaching. How is the programme structured? Unlike a university-based PGCE, you will be based in a school of your choice spending the whole academic year with your students watching them progress, as well as seeing your own development. The programme provides the perfect balance of theory and practice and at the end of you first year you’ll have achieved the following: QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) PGCE (postgraduate certificate in education) in your chosen teaching subject 60 credits towards a Master’s degree The school: Ark Victoria Academy provides pupils with a unique journey in their education through the curriculum, the wider student experience offer and the vast range of opportunities that we are able to provide as an all-through school. Whilst being a large school, we are able to retain a family feel to nurture our pupils through their schooling and ensure that they leave us with the skills and qualifications to continue their journey of life-long learning in a university or career of their choice. It's for this reason that Ark Victoria Academy was judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in May 2019, with a strong emphasis on expert subject knowledge from our teachers, strong teaching and leadership and a focus on excellence for our students and staff. What support is available to me during the programme? Teacher training can be challenging, but the Ark Teacher Training team and wider network will support you including: In-school coach Weekly training sessions Ark Teacher Training tutor Peer-to-peer support Qualification Criteria: have a grade C or above in Maths and English language GCSE hold (or will hold) an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) prior to beginning your Initial Teacher Training have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the programme not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status To apply: To complete your application and get further information, please visit our website https://www.arkteachertraining.org/