Post Graduate Teacher Apprentice - St Leonard's C of E First School and Nursery, Dunston

Post Graduate Teacher Apprentice Vacancy

Required from September 2026

Start Date: Monday 1st September 2026

Duration: 12 months

Salary: Unqualified Teacher Scale £22,601

32.5 hours per week (Thursday at University each week)

In partnership with the University of Staffordshire, we have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our school as a Post-Graduate Teacher Apprentice (Primary).

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and creative person to join our ambitious and forward‑thinking team. St Leonard’s C of E First School is a happy, exciting and values driven school where learning flourishes for all. We use research to inform practice, as well as our own creativity to deliver the highest quality teaching and learning. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher apprentice to join our inspiring and caring team where children are at the heart of everything we do.

We are seeking a teacher apprentice who has the highest expectations of themselves and others, excellent subject knowledge and the ability to inspire children to achieve their best.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the school office to book a tour on  office@st-le

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• A nurturing and ambitious whole school culture.
• Supportive staff who work cohesively as a team to achieve the best possible outcomes and curricular experiences for all children.
• Up-to-date, innovative and evidence-informed CPD and an investment in staff and their career development.
• Enthusiastic, curious and kind children who love to learn.
• An active and supportive Local Academy Council and University Academy Sponsor.
• A First School, where all are valued and every child matters.

• Has a drive to be an exemplary teacher with high expectations of pupils’ achievements, attainment and behaviour.
• Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Is brimming with ideas and enthusiasm and has an appetite to enhance their knowledge.
• Is a hardworking and dedicated; able to motivate and inspire others and has a commitment to their own personal and professional development.
• Is willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community and to go over and above to make great things happen for the children in our care.

• To plan, resource and deliver the highest quality learning to ensure all children make good progress.
• To embed and maintain our relational approach to behaviour management in class and across the whole school.
• To provide a nurturing classroom and whole school environment in line with our Christian ethos and whole school values.
• To contribute to all aspects of our school life including our extra‑curricular offer.
• To engage in daily professional development and commit to our love of learning.

Under the guidance of our experienced mentors, engage in daily professional development activities to develop appropriate knowledge and skills that enable you to:

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Plan and teach well‑structured lessons.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure an inclusive and safe learning environment.
• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities.
• Deliver Learning:
  Including evidence‑informed practice, lesson planning, classroom management, subject knowledge and assessment strategies.
• Foster foundational skills: play a crucial role in helping children develop essential literacy, numeracy and social skills that form the basis for lifelong learning.
• Create a nurturing environment: provide a safe, supportive and engaging classroom atmosphere where young learners feel encouraged to explore, ask questions and grow emotionally and intellectually.
• Balance multiple roles: act as educators, mentors, caregivers and communicators collaborating with parents, adapting lessons to diverse learning needs and managing classroom dynamics.
• By the end of your training year, be able to exceed the minimum level…