This role is fixed-term for two years, there is no guarantee of a permanent role at the end of this period

Actual salary: £21,888 to £26,277 pa, depending on number of teaching hours, and experience (pro rata for part-time)

To start 27 August 2025

Student applications are high and as such we have the capacity for a Trainee Teacher. We are looking for a committed, dynamic and enthusiastic trainee with a passion for English. This is an exciting time to join our rapidly expanding and successful Sixth Form College.

Candidates must hold a relevant subject degree, have a Level 2 qualification in both English Language and Mathematics (Grade 4/C minimum) and be committed to studying towards the PGCE qualification.

If you are a recent graduate, or are considering a career change, or perhaps you are already working in an education environment as a support member of staff and would like to take the next step and utilise your degree? Our students are unique individuals - we are looking for a trainee teacher who can support and guide students to further enhance their life changes during their time at College.

The role will be fixed-term for two years, the number of teaching hours will vary depending on the subject area, full-time hours will be made up as a Technician/Learning Support Assistant/Independent Learning Mentor or other appropriate role(s) which will support your personal and professional development. Part-time hours will be considered.

This role will be in conjunction with a Further Education & Skills Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (ProfGCE) course awarded by the University of Brighton. For September 2025 the PGCE sessions take place on Tuesdays from 5.30-8.30pm. The course is delivered via a blended approach of face to face sessions at Reigate College and virtual lessons on MS Teams. This provides opportunities to interact and engage with the lecturers and other students .

A full mentoring programme is arranged to introduce all new staff to sixth form college systems and procedures and to support and encourage professional development. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join this friendly team, and inspire our students. We expect high performance from all our staff and candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College.

The College will pay for the full PGCE course fees, over the two years of the course.

Application forms are available to download from our website: www.woking.ac.uk/about/staff-vacancies/

Please ensure education and employment history is completed fully, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled “Periods when not working”. We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your supporting statement , please use this opportunity to include personal skills, experience relevant to the post, and reasons why you feel you would be successful if this post.

Completed applications, or any queries regarding the role or your application, should be sent via email to Kirsty Crook (Personnel Officer)

• We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to state:
• Why you are interested in a teaching career;
• Experience relevant to the post - work experience in an education environment, or experience working with your people
• Qualities and strengths that you would bring to teaching
• The College offers a wide-based enrichment programme, are they are interests/activities you could get involved with?

Closing date for Trainee Teacher roles: 9am, Wednesday 24 April 2025.

Interviews: to be held on Friday 2 May, Thursday 8 May or Friday 9 May 2025. Dates subject to change.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted on their own.

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified, invited for interview and references will be taken up immediately. Please note that it is not possible to inform candidates who have not been short-listed due to time constraints.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Work Location: In person