Trainee Teachers

Have you always thought of training to be a teacher? Unsure about where you would want to teach? Two Rivers High SCITT is offering a unique opportunity to train to be a teacher in a special needs setting. Successful candidates will train in their chosen area but develop lifelong skills to promote inclusion in any classroom.

Required for September 2024. 

Two Rivers High School

Two Rivers High School is a generic special school based in Tamworth. We have approximately 260 pupils with a variety of special needs. This is a very exciting time to be joining us on our journey as we have recently retained our Ofsted “Outstanding” judgement for the 5th time in a row. We can offer a supportive environment with outstanding role models, smaller class sizes and the opportunity to be creative within the curriculum and lessons.

Purpose of the role

At our school, we have four important values that guide everything we do: build relationships, nurture and care, grow together, enjoy and achieve. We believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Building positive relationships with our peers and teachers is key to our success. We also understand the importance of nurturing and caring for each other, supporting one another through difficulties and celebrating our achievements. Together, we grow and learn, embracing challenges and working as a team. We believe that by enjoying our learning journey, we can achieve great things and reach our full potential. 

SCITT Placement

We are currently offering SCITT placements in the following areas:

• Primary 3-7 / 5-11
• Secondary English
• Secondary Maths 
• Secondary Science

Our placements are for one year, after which you will be a qualified teacher. After your 12 months of training, you’ll start on a qualified teacher’s starting salary of at least £30,000. Successful candidates will be awarded a PGCE from our partner university and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) from our delivery partner Teach First.

The entry requirements are:

• An Undergraduate degree, or equivalent 
• Grade 4 (c) or above in English, Maths and science, or equivalent qualifications. 
• We'll consider candidates with pending GCSE's.
• We will not consider candidates who need to take a GCSE equivalency test. 

We can offer:

• A welcoming, stimulating and supportive environment
• A focus on staff well-being with staff social events and well-being counsellor
• A well established and supportive induction programme for all staff at all levels
• Continuing Professional Development
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Excellent resources, programs and technology to support learning in school
• A highly professional team who would welcome you on board
• A large and expanding school with high standards and an ambitious desire to better the lives of our pupils and impact further on our wider community.

Interested in joining us?

Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our team. We look forward to meeting interested candidates and strongly encourage you to visit the school. To arrange a visit please telephone the school Office on 01827 426124

Closing Date for application: Friday 17th May 2024

Interviews will take place:  date to be confirmed

To apply for this position please download the application form from ‘available documents’ or visit www.tworiversschool.net and view ‘News & Events, Vacancies’. All completed applications should be returned directly to the Bursar: recruitment-high@tworiversschool.net

School Address: Two Rivers High School, Torc Campus, Silverlink Road, Tamworth, B77 2HJ. Tel: 01827 426124

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form. In addition, for shortlisted candidates an online search (including social media) will be conducted as part of schools’ due diligence in line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education).