Graduate Teaching Internship

THE MINSTER SCHOOL, SOUTHWELL

A Church of England Academy

Member of the Minster Trust for Education

NOR 1650 - Age Range 7-18

Graduate Teaching Internship

NJC Salary Scale – Grade 4 – Scale Point 8-14

Full Time Equivalent - £24,702 - £27,334

Actual Salary £17,925 - £19,835

To commence ASAP

Hours: 31.25 hours a week - Term Time Only

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

The Minster School is a highly regarded, oversubscribed school, serving the local community of Southwell and surrounding villages. As a Church of England Academy, we have a strong ethos which is based around our values of Wisdom, Optimism, Resilience, Kindness and Service through which we live and breathe our motto of Succeeding Together. The school currently has 1650 students on roll including over 350 students in the sixth form and 40 students in the junior department. We are regularly amongst the top schools in Nottinghamshire for achievement and attainment.

Alongside serving our own students, we are the home of East Midlands East Maths Hub, a strategic partner of the Redhill Teaching Hub and a member of the Minster Learning Alliance. The Minster School is a member of the Minster Trust for Education (MITRE), a multi academy trust.

Graduate Teaching Internship

1 Year Fixed Term Contract

For the majority of this role, the postholder will work in role as a Cover Supervisor to provide classroom support for lessons around the school. Where possible we will utilise you for cover in the subject that you intend to pursue to enable you to develop an understanding of the curriculum.

At times when cover is not needed, we will utilise you in other roles to develop your skills in education in preparation for your teacher training:

-          Administrative work for departments, which may include classroom displays, exams administration and event planning,

-          Supporting individual or small groups of students with SEND,

-          Supporting individual or small groups of students within our inclusion unit.

You will also have the opportunity to observe teaching within your chosen subject/phase, to lead an extra-curricular activity and/or to participate in day and residential visits if desired.

This post will be available for a maximum of 1 academic year, with the expectation that the postholder will then progress on to Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training. Support will be provided to assist entry on to a PGCE course, ideally with Nottingham Trent University, with whom we are a Strategic Lead Partner for teacher training. As a result, the postholder will be required to have the qualifications necessary for entry on to a PGCE course:

-          A grade 4 or C in Maths and English at GCSE (and Science, for primary PGCE),

-          DBS clearance and the right to work/train in the UK, and

-          An honours degree with a class of a 2:2 or above.

For a Primary PGCE, any degree subject can be used, but ideally this would have relevance to education or subjects that are taught in the Primary phase.

For a Secondary PGCE, at least 50% of your degree should relate to the subject that you wish to obtain a PGCE in.

In support of your progression to a PGCE course we can offer advice on writing your application and a mock interview if desired.

Key Information: Available Secondary subjects are Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Computing, English, Geography, History, Modern Foreign Languages, Religious Studies, Music, Drama, Art, Design & Technology, PE, Business Studies, Economics and Psychology).

Please note – entry on to a PGCE course will be supported but cannot be guaranteed, as this will be determined by the availability of PGCE places and a successful application to NTU. However, in the past all employees who have undertaken this role have successfully progressed on to a PGCE. At the end of this post, employment will cease when the postholder progresses on to a PGCE and as such funding for PGCE training is not a part of this post – however, national bursary funding is provided for some PGCE courses at variable rates of up to £28,000..

Candidates should apply through the TES website and follow the guidance notes as provided. CV’s will not be accepted. For further information about how to apply for this role, please read our ‘Guidance notes for applicants’ document which will be posted on the TES website under the job listing.

For more information about the role, please contact our HR Assistant Lizz Caunt – l.caunt@minsterschool.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 7th October 2024 12.00pm

Interviews: TBD

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 8 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils. Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.

The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike. They are:

•         Integrity - we do the right thing

•         Wisdom - we think deeply

•         Kindness - we care about each other

•         Collaboration - we are better together

•         Service - we pursue the greater good.

We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if we receive suitable applications for the role.