QES Graduate Teaching Programme

Queen Elizabeth School is seeking applications from high calibre graduates determined to become inspirational teachers and school leaders of the future. We believe in challenging our students to strive for excellence, which can only be achieved by setting high standards for our teachers.

We offer a robust Graduate Teaching programme that will allow you to develop your teaching skills, classroom and behaviour management, and how to engage with students. We will show you how to get the best out of students not only academically, but also how to develop their character to be successful in the modern world.

Training

Throughout your training you will be expected to demonstrate QES core values of Ambition, Integrity, Determination, and Kindness which are the foundation for all that we do.

The QES Graduate Teaching Programme is a four year scheme;

1st Year - You will work within the school in a number of roles designed to give a broad experience of school life; such as learning support assistant; cover supervisor and pastoral mentor

2nd Year - Your teacher training will commence with on of our partner training providers

3rd and 4th Year - Having successfully completed your teacher training you will work within the school as an ECT

Progression into each year is conditional upon you successfully completing the previous year of the programme.

Testimonials

Please see below for testimonials from our current graduates on our Graduate Teaching Programme

I joined QES in June, 2022, as a Cover Supervisor. Since joining, I have been encouraged, challenged and motivated to continuously improve my teaching. My classroom skills have developed from covering lessons to being assigned my own classes. My confidence as a class teacher has greatly improved with each lesson.

From observing more experienced teachers, to undertaking CPD, there is always something to learn. The level of support from my colleagues and the teacher training team has also been amazing. I have a much better vision of how to plan my lessons and I can tell my students are more engaged.

I am definitely looking forward to my training in September!

Mrs N Godson - Cover Supervisor

As a recent graduate student, I started here at QES as an unqualified teacher of English. I was immediately drawn by the diverse and dynamic culture of the school. Colleagues were supportive in ensuring that I understood the conventions of an effective teacher and how I could utilise this in the real classroom setting. I was not only able to draw on their experiences, but also prepare for life as trainee teacher shortly after.

I received high quality training through the program the school offered me (to gain status as a qualified teacher). This included attending training sessions, mentor meetings, observing other teachers and completing modules. I am now a fully qualified teacher of English and continue to enhance my expertise and professionalism in my subject area. I have a fantastic mentor who supports me in my progression in the completion of my ECT years here at QES.

I look forward to continuing my journey here at QES to become even better at what I do.

Ms A Talat - Teacher of English

Programme Requirements

We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with young people.

Your qualifications will include;

2nd class degree in the subject you wish to teach; or a closely related subject
English and Maths GCSE at grade 4 and above or equivalent

We would also like to hear about any additional skills you may have that could be used to support extra curricular activities.

Benefits

In return we offer an attractive salary, a modern teaching setting, and a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer excellent benefits to all our staff, including ;

Free Benenden Health Insurance
A wide range of CPD opportunities up to Masters and NPQ level available to all
Cycle to work scheme
GROW therapeutic coaching
Gym and Fitness suite for staff
Discounted Costa Coffee on site

Your teacher training course fees will be fully funded by QES, subject to you successfully completing the full four year programme.

If you would like to know more please email gradcareers@qesluton.co.uk, or if you would like to see our school in action, please register for a visit.