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About this role

Are you passionate about education and ready to take the first step towards inspiring the next generation? We are offering an exciting opportunity to join Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT) as a Trainee Secondary School Teacher, working across our dynamic and inclusive family of schools.

CELT is a thriving multi-academy trust, currently supporting over 10,000 children across 16 schools in Cornwall. Our mission is simple: to provide an exceptional, educational experience for all. 

This 12-month, full-time, postgraduate programme will immerse you in the classroom, combining study modules, face-to-face training sessions, and hands-on classroom experience. You’ll be supported every step of the way by an experienced mentor and our wider teaching and leadership team.

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What you’ll learn

You will develop practical teaching skills across five key areas:

• Behaviour: How to create calm, safe, and focused learning environments.

• Pedagogy: How to deliver lessons that are accessible, clear, and help students build independence.

• Curriculum: How to plan sequences of learning that help students master increasingly complex concepts.

• Assessment: How to check learning and respond to students’ needs.

• Professional behaviours: What it means to be a teacher and how to build your career with confidence.

At every stage, you will:

• Observe expert teaching in action.

• Practice and refine your skills with the guidance of your mentor.

• Take part in reflective discussions and professional learning activities.

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Why choose CELT for your training?

• School-based training: Learn in a real classroom from day one, with ongoing support and feedback.

• Subject studies: taught by trust experts in the context of school.

• Collaborative environment: Join a trust-wide network of professionals dedicated to sharing best practice and growing future leaders.

• Professional growth: Benefit from high-quality CPD opportunities and pathways into teaching roles across CELT schools.

• Community involvement: Be part of a trust that values collaboration, aspiration, integrity, and compassion.

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Who can apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Recent graduates looking for a rewarding career.

• School support staff ready to lead their own classes.

• Career changers bringing real-world experience into the classroom.

• To apply - Primary (L002) with Cornwall Education Learning Trust (CELT) - Find teacher training courses - GOV.UK

You must hold a degree or equivalent qualification and have permission to work in the UK.

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Funding

This is an unpaid training placement, but you can apply for:

• Tuition fee loans to cover your £9,250 course fees.

• Maintenance loans of up to £13,022 to help with living costs.

Further information on funding eligibility is available on Gov.uk and Get Into Teaching.

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Interested?

To find out more and apply, please contact Hayley Bissenden – hbissenden@celtrust.org

Or visit our website: Cornwall Education Learning Trust - Train to Teach