In conjunction with our accredited provider, the Trust is offering this Post Graduate Teacher Apprenticeship (PGTA) to start in September 2026. Based at Stanground Academy,  you will study for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Your training fees will be covered by our GAT apprenticeship levy and you will earn a salary on the Unqualified Teacher scale while you work towards QTS. 

Since 2013 we have successfully trained over 250 teachers through academy-based ITT, with many former trainees now in positions of leadership.

In order to apply you must have: 

•  Significant experience of teaching in a UK mainstream classroom 
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and maths (and science for Primary) 
• UK Honours Degree at 2:2 or above
• UK ENIC comparability for overseas Degree/GCSE equivalence
• British citizenship and/or have lived in the UK on a permanent basis for the last three years (visa sponsorship is not available for this role)

The successful candidate will also be required to complete a DfE application and further selection process with the training provider prior to offer.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• Access to Benefit Hub - the world’s largest discount marketplace
• A free Wellbeing Gateway platform and mobile app
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Lease a brand‑new or pre‑loved hybrid vehicle through our Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.