PAID Trainee Teacher of Economics

Required September 2022  ( Fixed Term for a Year)

Salary to train: £21,832 plus tuition fees of approximately £9,000 paid

This is a great opportunity to be paid to train to become a teacher in a friendly, dynamic school where all can thrive and staff are highly valued.

We are seeking a trainee teacher to join our highly successful school. We have a large mixed sixth form of over 500 students studying A levels and you will teach across all age groups.  The School is very successful and most students progress to the top universities.  The departments organises many ‘Wider Opportunities’, including trips, study days and lunchtime clubs, and the school prides itself in its co-curricular programme offering, especially in sports and performing arts. 

This one-year, employment-based course offers you the opportunity to attain ‘Qualified Teacher Status’ and a PGCE. You will spend the majority of your time at Tiffin School with one day per week dedicated to training and a three to six-week placement in another school.

In the first instance, candidates should submit a C.V. and brief covering letter to the school to vacancies@tiffin.kingston.sch.uk, explaining why they would like to be considered for the position.  We use both the Schools Direct Scheme through the Kingston Schools Direct Scheme which partners with the University of Roehampton, and the Teacher apprenticeship scheme through the University of Buckingham.  Shortlisted candidates will then be directed to apply for either the ‘School Direct (salaried)’ course via UCAS or an apprenticeship scheme that will lead to the award of qualified teacher status and PGCE.  Please see the teaching brochure on the website.   The position is suitable for an ambitious graduate of a relevant degree.

Here are some of the key reasons Tiffin is a great School in which to work:

• a vibrant and friendly staff, with a diverse mix of teachers and associate staff

“an amazing school environment. Supportive and friendly staff. Incredible extra-curricular opportunities. An environment where learning for its own sake (rather than just for passing exams) is encouraged and fostered.” (current teacher)

• very bright and able students who are motivated and eager to learn, in an environment of excellent behaviour

“as our son departs the school he certainly has an exceptional set of qualifications in his pocket, but he carries with him so much more from his time as a Tiffinian: a thirst for learning and an enquiring mind; a keen sense of self-identify; strong peer friendships as well as a bucket-full of happy memories from his schooldays.” (ex-parent)

• an opportunity to teach your subject to a high level

“as I depart for University I would be very grateful if you could pass on my thanks to all the teachers who have helped and supported me over the last seven years and allowed me to 

make the most of all the fantastic opportunities I have been given.” (ex-student)

• a commitment to professional development 

• a location close to Kingston town centre, and excellent public transport links to Central  London, Tiffin is minutes away from the train and bus stations.  We are close to Richmond and Bushy Parks, and the Surrey countryside.  Our sports ground is beautifully situated with the River Thames and Hampton Court Palace very close by

• benefits include: season ticket loan/Cycle to Work scheme/salary advance scheme for a rental deposit/free on-site parking/enhanced maternity benefits/2 week Autumn half term holiday/ use of new fitness suite

“Tiffin is an outstanding school” – Ofsted 2007 and 2011.  We have also recently been reviewed by The Good Schools Guide. Please see our website to read the review.

Closing date: Monday 23rd May but early submissions will be very welcome.