Trainee Teacher of Mathematics

Would you like to train as a teacher in sixth form education, whilst being paid to do so? Reigate College offers the opportunity to gain your PGCE alongside paid employment as a trainee. The College has substantial and successful experience of training teachers for the past 15 years. With an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally, Reigate College focuses on excellent teaching, learning and support to make it one of the best sixth form colleges in the country. The College is a great place to work and study, with an active, inclusive and supportive community ethos at the heart of everything it does. The Opportunity The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated graduate to join the Maths Department and train to become a teacher. The successful candidate will be given a fixed-term contract over the 22-month training period and will divide their time between teaching and learning support duties. The College has a well-developed mentoring system and comprehensive professional development opportunities, through which, trainees will be fully supported towards a PGCE in Post Compulsory Education (paid for by the College). The Qualification The post holder will undertake a PGCE in Post Compulsory Education over the duration of the 22-month fixed-term contract. They will work at the College during the day and complete lectures and seminars for the qualification on Monday nights from 5.30pm until 8.30pm each week. These sessions are held on the College campus or on Teams. The Post As a trainee, your typical week will comprise of teaching between 4 and 17 periods per week (21 is full-time teacher), in addition to planning, preparing and marking time. The remainder of your time will be spent covering classes in the absence of the teacher and doing academic mentoring with students. In addition to the PGCE sessions, you will be expected to attend various events throughout the year including Open Evenings and Student Review Meeti