What we look for

  • 1. A passion for your subject or field

    Having  a passion for your subject will always inspire others.  Students will leave your room with new skills and improved knowledge, but also with the desire to find out more. 

  • 2. Excellent communication

    The ability to successfully communicate with your students (and other adults working alongside you) will be core to your success as a teacher.  This happens orally and in written form so you must be adept at both.  Communication also involves being able to understand the signals a class or individual is giving you and respond in the most appropriate way.  

  • 3. Have a desire to inspire

    Curiosity and a desire to inspire a love of learning in others. As a Trust, we believe that all of our young people deserve an engaging education that inspires curiosity and a love of learning.  If successful, it will be your role to foster this every day.  The rewards are enormous, as seeing a student reach academic heights or develop a curiosity about your subject because of the work you have done with them is thrilling.

  • 4. Be curious about your own learning

    Develop new skills by watching those more experienced colleagues around you, review current educational research and invest your time in working with your peers to develop inventive, creative and engaging new ways of delivering your subject. 

  • 5. Resilience

    Teaching can be tough, whilst immensely rewarding. Working with young people can provoke challenges that would not be experienced in many other occupations.



Eligibility

To be eligible to teach in the UK and apply to Ashmole Trust, you must:

 

Have a Grade C or above in Mathematics and English Language GCSE


In addition to the above, you must have a Grade C or higher in a GCSE Science subject if you apply to teach primary


Have at least a 2:2 Undergraduate Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) by the start of the programme, ideally this will be in the subject you want to teach if you are applying to teach secondary.


Have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the programme.


Not currently hold Qualified Teacher Status.

Demonstrate your skills

Previous experience working with young people or in a school is not a requirement for eligibility, however it can strengthen your application.

 

In addition, we look for applicants who can demonstrate the skills necessary to be a great future teacher: excellent communication; a passion for the subject; curiosity and a willingness to learn; and resilience. 

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