To start 30 June 2025 for 13 months, full time (32.5 hours), Unqualified scale.

Medeshamstede Academy have an exciting work-based route into teaching opportunity, we are looking for a Trainee  Teacher to join our team. Medeshamstede Academy is an all-through academy for students with autism as their main presenting need. The Trainee Teacher would be based in our primary team. 

About the role: 

Are you an aspiring Teacher who is passionate about enhancing the provision for children and young people with special educational needs? We are seeking to appoint a fantastic candidate who is dedicated in completing their training and development at Medeshamstede Academy.

To be successful you will be a creative, nurturing individual dedicated to ensuring that pupils’ needs are met, providing them with a positive learning journey and helping them to achieve their aspirations. The academy uses the TEACCH approach to underpin the learning environment and curriculum delivery and you will be well supported to use this within your own practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring Teacher who wishes to work in a unique environment. The role will expose you to challenging situations involving pupils with significant Special Educational Needs; therefore experience of working with students with Autism would be advantageous. 

You will have achieved the following minimum requirements:

• A degree awarded by a UK higher education provider, or a recognised equivalent qualification.
• A standard equivalent to grade C/4, or above, in GCSE English, mathematics and science examinations
• Demonstrate you hold the right to work and study in the UK and/or have been resident in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years.

The successful candidate will also be required to complete a DfE application and further selection process with Best Practice Network prior to offer.

For further information about the role please contact Sarah Martin / Gayle Bacon at  principal@medeshamstedeacademy.org 

In Return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup

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.