Mossbourne Riverside Academy seeks to appoint a Teaching Apprentice   

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically. 

In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies: 

Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney 

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney 

Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney 

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney 

Mossbourne Riverside Academy is offering a small number of places to train through the Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship route for the coming year. This route is provided in partnership with London Metropolitan University and available for Primary General (5-11 years) or Early Years (3-7 years). 

The Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship is a nationally recognised, work-based route into teaching; an alternative to a traditional full-time university course, offering participants a postgraduate-level qualification, no tuition fees, and the opportunity to earn while they learn. 

You will benefit from a very strong support network which includes a London Met tutor and highly experienced school mentors. Most importantly you will love working with our children here at Mossbourne where pupil behaviour and conduct is exemplary and outcomes for children are high. Our values of Unity, Excellence and No Excuses are at the heart of all we do – we follow a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and holds the belief that all children can succeed. Our calm working atmosphere helps to create well-rounded pupils who excel academically, in the arts, and on the sporting field. 

You will be welcomed as a member of our staff in our schools on the first day of the school year and be completely immersed in our OFSTED rated Outstanding academy, participating in all aspects of day-to-day life and working the full school year. You will be coached to teach whole classes from early on in your placement, with the guidance, nurture and support of your class teacher and academy lead tutor. 

You will have 20% guaranteed off the job training, split between university days and school-based training tasks. 

Throughout your year, your school-based mentors and university tutors will support you in in the classroom. The latter will also teach your university sessions, ensuring there is continuity of support throughout your training. 

Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence. 

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including: 

Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation 

Early finish on Friday – secondary academies  

Hybrid working for planning and preparation time – primary academies 

The Mossbourne Allowance* 

Free lunches*   

Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym – secondary academies  

Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes 

Discounts at local restaurants 

Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs  

Saturday and holiday paid programme 

Special leave scheme (additional paid time off) 

Staff appreciation awards and events  

First rate professional development and career opportunities 

Financial support for career development*  

‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff* 

Remuneration for exam board marking*  

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week 

*Terms and conditions apply for some benefits 

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.   

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. 

At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal. 

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

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Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation in our Federation Recruitment and Employee Experience Brochures.