Teacher Apprentice

Train to become a class teacher with the Greenwood Academies Trust and benefit from a tailored package of support and development from outstanding, experienced teachers and tutors.

In conjunction with our accredited provider NITE Coventry University, we are offering a Teacher Degree Apprenticeship training place to start in January 2027. Based at Medeshamstede Academy, you will combine on the job learning with online study to gain a BA Hons Degree with QTS.

Since 2013 we have successfully trained more than 250 teachers through academy-based ITT, with many former trainees now in school leadership positions.

In order to apply you must have:

Experience of teaching in a UK mainstream or special classroom

GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and maths (and science for Primary trainees)

Level 3 qualifications (eg A levels or level 3 apprenticeship)

UK ENIC comparability for overseas GCSE equivalence

The successful candidate will also be required to complete a DfE application and further selection process with the training provider prior to offer.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace

A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues

A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it

Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy

Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review

Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone

Eye tests & Spectacles Discount

Family friendly policies and time off for dependants

Dedicated ECT support programme

Access to savings in childcare costs

Generous annual leave allocation

Automatic pay progression

Free parking on all sites

Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff

Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.