Trainee Teachers - Initial Teacher Training Programme - Primary

About this Role

Would you like to start a career in education and inspire future generations?

The Opportunity

Our Trust is actively seeking individuals to share and grow their knowledge as the next generation of educators. Ideal candidates should be passionate about working with young people and eager to become a fully qualified teacher.

Whether you're a recent graduate, seeking a career change, or finishing a Masters, this programme is designed to give robust support for the best start to your teaching career.

Why Join Us?

✅ Groundbreaking training rooted in research

✅ Expert guidance from experienced professionals

✅ Academic Mentorship by dedicated, supportive educators

✅ Wellbeing Mentorship by dedicated, supportive educators

✅ Hands-on classroom experience in two schools

✅ Access to well-resourced state-of-the-art facilities

✅ Teaching opportunities in diverse, community-focused schools

✅ Qualification as a teacher in just 12 months

✅ A PGCE with QTS accredited by Liverpool Hope University

✅ High employment prospects upon completion

The Programme

🎓 Weekly Training:

Interactive sessions planned and delivered by in-house experts providing varied and comprehensive training by primary school specialists

🎓 Ambition Institute Partnership:

We collaborate with Ambition, the most widely recognised education training provider, renowned for delivering exceptional teacher training to over 54,000 educators in 9,000 schools.

To ensure we provide a well-rounded experience with high-quality and relevant training we are collaborating with local schools whilst working with Ambition’s team of experts.

 🎓 Inclusive Opportunities:

‘Diversity shapes us. Our staff and students bring a wealth of different perspectives to our trust.’  

We are one of the most diverse Trusts in the country and we welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds whether you are:

• A recent graduate or masters student
• A professional seeking a career change
• A degree holder ready for a new challenge

Required Qualifications:

To be eligible to apply, you will need:

• An undergraduate bachelor's degree, 2:2 or above, or equivalent,

• GSCE grade 4/C or above in English and maths, or equivalent, you will also need a GSCE grade 4/C or above in science, or equivalent.

Salary/Funding

You will have access to:

- Free Government funded skills enhancement courses

- Potential maintenance loan to cover course fees (£9,535)

Student finance for teacher training | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK

Our partner, Ambition have also produced this useful guide on teacher training finances:

www.ambition.org.uk/blog/understanding-teacher-training-funding-and-salaries/

 About us

The Arbib Education Trust is a unique and forward-thinking multi-academy trust based in Langley, Slough in Berkshire. We have big ambitions for our staff and students. We aim to provide an exceptional education for every child. We do this through collaboration, and go out and discover is what matters to us most.  We actively seek like-minded staff who share high aspirations and quality learning which prompts curiosity, exploration, and discovery. These three words underpin our Museum Learning philosophy and shape our approach to education. Educating our young people to be curious, explore these same values.

One community. Many ideas. Everyone’s future.

The Arbib Education Trust has community at its very heart – creating a sense of belonging and serving local families.

www.arbibeducationtrust.org/vision

What our 2024/2025 trainees have to say about the ITT programme?

Nikita has chosen to pursue a career in education, inspired by family members who are already dedicated teachers. Following in their footsteps, Nikita is now training to become a primary school teacher.

"Embarking on my PGCE journey has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The challenges have sharpened my skills, the support from my Year 4 team has been invaluable, and each day brings new opportunities to grow as an educator. For anyone considering this path, know that the rewards are  immense—both in personal growth and the ability to shape future generations. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the adventure you've been waiting for!"

After working as a teaching assistant for four years Saskia decided to build on her experience and pursue a career in teaching, embarking on her journey to become a qualified teacher. Saskia is now training in one of our primary schools.

“The Ambition programme has allowed me to train locally with practical hands-on experience in a school, along with independent study. It is really beneficial as you gain hands on experience from day one.”

“During the programme, you receive ongoing feedback and support from your mentor- the year six team I am working within have helped me to reflect on my practice and improve. "

A resounding theme runs through the training. Trainees felt well-supported by their mentors and appreciated learning in real classrooms. One trainee said,“I have really enjoyed working with the students and having the opportunity to develop my teaching practice within a real classroom environment.”

Our location

Langley, Berkshire.

Langley is a fabulous location, just 30 minutes by train from London and four miles from Windsor, home of King Charles. Nearby, along the beautiful River Thames, there are a host of other picturesque yet bustling towns like Marlow, Maidenhead and Bray. Classic English towns like Amersham, Gerrard's Cross, The Chalfont's, and Beaconsfield are also closeby. There are lots of villages nestled in the stunning countryside of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to explore.

Your training will be in one of the following schools supplemented by placements in other schools.

· The Langley Academy Primary

· The Langley Heritage Primary

· Ditton Park Academy

  To Apply

Shape the future! Apply now to become part of a community dedicated to nurturing the educators of tomorrow. It's never too late to make a difference!

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To find out more: www.arbibeducationtrust.org/ITT