Director of Teacher Training
Thomas Telford School
Telford and Wrekin
- Salary:
- circa £65,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2024
Job overview
Director of Teacher Training for the West Midlands Consortium
Salary circa £65,000
Thomas Telford School established the West Midlands Consortium in 1998 and, since then, has effectively and successfully led and managed high-quality School Centred Initial Teacher Training Courses. Our PGCE and School-Based training programmes are highly effective in nurturing the talents of future generations of outstanding teachers and we have a proven track record of high employment rate, retention and career progression. We deliver programmes in PGCE Primary and PE, alongside supporting school based training routes.
We strongly believe in fostering reflective, self-assured practitioners who are confident in questioning and rationalising their progress and ability as teachers. Our courses draw upon expertise from our many Partner Schools within the Consortium to provide trainees with the most relevant knowledge and understanding of teaching in today's education system, as well as featuring guest speakers from well-respected external agencies and bodies. West Midlands Consortium has outstanding retention, pass and employment figures due to a dedicated support network and strong regional reputation. As a leading institution in the education sector, we are committed to fostering innovation, fostering a supportive environment, and providing unparalleled training opportunities for teachers.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as the Director of Teacher Training. The successful candidate will lead our efforts in shaping the next generation of educators through comprehensive training programs, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Application forms and details about the post can be downloaded from www.ttsonline.net under ’Job Vacancies’ on the ‘Quick Link’ tab. Please send your application form to The Associate Headmaster, Mr Ian Rawlings, Thomas Telford School, Old Park Telford TF3 4NW or by email to hr@ttsonline.net.
Closing Date: Apply Immediately
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) Check, two employment references and relevant right to work in the UK checks.
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About Thomas Telford School
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Thomas Telford School is a mixed, non-denominational, mainstream school with sixth form, situated in Telford, Shropshire. The school admits students aged 11-18 and has a reputation for outstanding GCSE results. In 2014, 100% of Year 11 students gained five or more A*-C GCSE passes.
Thomas Telford School was formed as a City Technology College in 1991 specialising in mathematics, technology and science. It is sponsored by The Mercers’ Company and Tarmac Holdings Limited. It is also a member of the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust. It is now widely regarded as one of the most successful state secondary schools in England.
Headteacher
Sir Kevin Satchwell
Values and vision
Thomas Telford School is passionate about raising standards and its approach to learning reflects this. The curriculum includes Music, Drama and Dance activities to ensure a broad education. With more time in the school day, students get the chance to spend extra time on important subject areas.
The school forms partnerships with local businesses and students have access to more than 600 industry contacts. Sixth-form students get the opportunity to work for up to two weeks a year with employers.
Ofsted report
“Thomas Telford School continues to strive and achieve excellence in all it does. The determined drive of the headteacher for the best for every student underpins the school's success. All the staff share this vision. In this school, it is 'cool to work'. There is meticulous attention to every detail. As the headteacher explained, 'It is the little things which add up and together become more than the whole.' The school believes every student can achieve highly, consequently every student, including those with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, makes outstanding progress. Standards achieved are the highest in England.”
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