THINKING OF BECOMING A TEACHER?
Would you like to train to become a qualified teacher in an outstanding West London school partnership?
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Cranford Community College is recruiting graduates to train to become qualified teachers via the School Direct training route.
Cranford Community College is a Lead School for School Direct in partnership with Teach West London.
Successful trainees will undertake a comprehensive programme to gain Qualified Teacher Status and the PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) in conjunction with our partner universities.
In order to apply you need to be a graduate or in your final year at university, and you need GCSE Maths and English grade C or above (and C in Science for Primary training places).
What is School Direct?
School Direct is a school based route into teaching. As a School Direct trainee with Cranford Community College and our ITT provider,Teach West London, you'll learn alongside inspiring, passionate teachers with outstanding pedagogical skills. We will train you to become successful, confident, effective teachers, well equipped to teach in a dynamic and vibrant London School.
Successful School Direct trainees will gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with the option to achieve a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) worth 60 Masters level credits.
Visit the Teach West London website to obtain further information about the training programmeand the courses available on offer. Click here
You can then apply via the Government website. Click here
Applicant Requirements:
- A relevant degree from a UK university or a recognised university abroad (UK ENIC assessed)
- The degree must be linked to the subject you want to train to teach for secondary, but this is not required for primary.
- GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (and Science for primary)
- Although not essential, experience of working with children and or young people would be an advantage.
Bursaries:
Candidates may be offered training places which may attract tuition fee loans, training bursaries or scholarships depending on subject and class of degree. Candidates will be required to pay a maximum £9,535 training fee. This may be financed with a student loan.
Click here for more details on both routes to training.
How to Find Details of all our Courses:
All our courses with details are listed on the Gov.UK website. To find out more follow these steps:
Enter: find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk
What we are looking for:
We are looking to recruit high calibre candidates who:
- Are passionate about making a difference to the lives and development of their pupils
- Have a positive outlook
- Are patient and adaptable
- Have good interpersonal skills
- Are friendly and approachable
- Are passionate about teaching
- Are creative and imaginative
- Have good organisational skills and excellent time management
- Are reflective and strive to improve their own practice
We want our candidates to demonstrate the following qualities:
Creativity and commitment - we want talented and creative individuals, with a passion for teaching and learning along with a desire to constantly improve their own practice.
Good Communication skills - these are the heart of effective teaching
Stamina and determination - we are looking for a commitment to high standards and excellence, combined with the resillience and determination required to meet the demands of the course.
Good role models representative of the local population - we want candidates who demonstrate the qualities outlined above and who are good role models, representative of the wider community. We are also particularly keen to hear from classroom assistants, career changers and those returning to work after a career break.
What we can Offer You:
- The opportunity to train to teach in an outstanding West London school.
- Some posts qualify for a tax free bursary depending on your degree result and subject check www.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/funding for more details
- Award of the PGCE which can contribute towards a Masters level programme
- Upon successful completion of the programme the possibility of employment with us
How to Apply:
Candidates should apply via Gov.UK (see above). If successful, you will be invited to interview here. Candidates will be advised of the exact format in advance, this is likely to include some teaching, written tasks and a formal interview. Applicants who are successful at interview will be offered a conditional place.
For further information on routes into Teaching click here
- Please Note: The best way to contact the academy is by using the drop down menu found by clicking the ''CONTACT US' tab on the top right of the menu bar on this website or clicking a link to take you to that page.
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Cranford Community College is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information. This notice explains how we collect, use, and store personal data relating to our current, former, and prospective employees, including job applicants, volunteers, and contractors.
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