One Year Secondment, Term-time only + 3 weeks. 15 hours per week (2 days).

We are looking for a passionate and organised professional to join our Teacher Training team and play a key role in shaping the next generation of secondary teachers. This is a unique opportunity to support trainee teachers on their journey into the profession working closely with secondary schools mentors and programme leads to ensure high-quality training and development.

You will act as a trusted point of contact providing personalised guidance delivering training and contributing to a programme that is ambitious supportive and rooted in best practice. If you are committed to developing others championing excellence in secondary teaching and making a lasting impact across schools we would love to hear from you.

About Us

Red Kite Teacher Training are a high quality provider of school-based teacher training across North and West Yorkshire, working in partnership with schools and the University of Leeds to develop confident, skilled and highly employable teachers. Our trainees benefit from a cohesive and carefully sequenced programme that integrates centre-based training with rich school experience, ensuring they develop strong subject knowledge and effective classroom practice.

This is an exciting time to join Red Kite Teacher Training. Our growing reputation as an excellent, diverse and supportive ITT provider means that our trainee numbers have risen every year since we became an Initial Teacher Training Provider 10 years ago. We are a popular choice for those wishing to train to teach and our numbers average around 180 trainees across primary and secondary combined each year.  

As part of the Red Kite Learning Trust, we work collaboratively to develop high-quality teachers and provide opportunities for the first steps in their teaching careers. 

Red Kite Learning Trust are a people centred organisation and we recognise we cannot achieve our mission together, without attracting the very best talent and being recognised as a great place to work. As we mark 10 years since our Trust was founded, we celebrate a decade of learning, collaboration, and achievement – not just for our schools and communities, but for the colleagues who make it all possible.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Red Kite Learning Trust, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships with trainees mentors and schools while providing clear guidance and support.
• Organised and proactive able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of quality assurance and attention to detail.
•  Reflective practitioner committed to developing others and improving teacher training through collaboration and evaluation.
• Adaptable and resilient responding confidently to challenges and supporting trainees to overcome barriers and succeed.

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our Trust ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email recruitment@rklt.co.uk

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.