Apprentice Secondary School Spanish and French Teacher

Summary

We are delighted to offer an exciting Level 6 teacher apprenticeship opportunity for a graduate to train to become a qualified secondary teacher. The successful candidate will be joining an established and successful English department and training programme delivered by University of Staffordshire

Wage

£26,000 a year

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Salary is negotiable

Training course

Teacher (level 6)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.15am - 3.25pm. Attendance at after school meetings/CPL/Parents’ Evenings, where required. Each week at least 1 day will be spent in learning either face to face or online.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Plan and teach well-structured lessons
Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils
Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
To promote good progress and outcomes for pupils in line with the school’s targets
Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
Plan teaching to build on pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge
Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have

Where you’ll work

Darlaston Lane
Willenhall
West Midlands
WV14 7BL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Teacher (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.
Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
Plan and teach well-structured lessons
Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).
Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress
Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.
Deploy support staff effectively
Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.
Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being.
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
Make accurate and productive use of assessment
Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

Your training plan

Apprentices will undertake the level 6 Teacher apprenticeship programme delivered by University of Staffordshire
Teaching will be a mix of on the job and off the job training delivered face to face in university and online sessions each week. The programme is delivered using a blended learning model
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve their level 6 teacher apprenticeship and gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - a mandatory requirement for apprentices’ successful completion of the course

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

Other in:

Undergraduate degree in English related subject (grade 2:2 or above)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Undergraduate Degree in English (grade 2:2 or abve)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

High standards of ethics and
Punctual
Showing Tolerance
Respect the rights of others
Excellent Communication Skills
Professional resilience

About this company

St Thomas More is a good school (Ofsted 2022) committed to high standards of growth and professional development. The school is popular – always oversubscribed beyond our admission limit – and well respected in the local community. We are a successful school with a large sixth form located near Willenhall, with easy access to the M6 motorway network. St Thomas More Catholic School is a very special place. Students are friendly, enthusiastic and eager to learn. Staff are caring, supportive and dedicated to finding the true potential in every one of our students. If you have a passion for English and a commitment to ensuring every student achieves their very best, we want to hear from you

http://www.st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for a full-time role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Potential to progress onto mentor development programme following successful completion of ECF

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

apprenticeshiprecruitment@staffs.ac.uk

0800 169 2148

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315123.

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Closes on Tuesday 1 July 2025

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