Teacher Training Programme 2024
- Locations: London, Birmingham, Portsmouth, or Hastings
- Salaried: £21,106 – £26,471
- Bursaries: £10,000 – £30,000
- Closing Date: Rolling basis until places are full (early applications advised)
- Starting: September 2024
Program Overview
- Aim: To develop exceptional teachers for a positive impact on children’s lives.
- Subjects: STEM, Business Studies, Languages (French & Spanish), Geography, History, English, Music, RE, Primary.
- Training includes lesson planning, classroom observation, coaching, and mentoring.
About Ark
- Charity focused on transforming children’s lives through education.
- Works in communities of lower income to address academic underachievement.
- Operates 39 schools, aiming for educational equity.
About Ark Teacher Training (ATT)
- School-based program combining theory and practice.
- Trainees integrated into the school community.
- Focus on relationships with students.
Why Join Ark Teacher Training?
- 97% trainee satisfaction rate with tutor support.
- Program features independent and team teaching, co-planning, weekly training, coaching, mentoring, and time for PGCE assignments.
- Offers bursaries up to £28,000 or starting salary range depending on location and subject.
Post-Training Support
- Upon completion: PGCE and Qualified Teacher Status.
- Progression to Early Career Teacher (ECT) induction program.
- Guidance for securing roles within the Ark network.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent), science for primary.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent.
- Degree or A level in the subject to teach or related.
- Right to live and work in the UK for the program’s duration.
Diversity and Inclusion at ATT
- Advocates for diversity and inclusion in teacher training.
- Committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.
- Welcomes requests for reasonable adjustments for equal access.
- Follows rigorous safeguarding procedures, including enhanced DBS checks.