Trainee Teacher
Job description
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Trainee Teacher - Primary Schools (Supply Work, York)
Location: York and surrounding areas
Contract: Flexible supply work - part-time and full-time options available
Are you training to become a teacher and eager to gain hands-on classroom experience while you study?
We're looking for enthusiastic Trainee Teachers to work on a flexible supply basis across primary schools in York. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your teaching skills, build confidence, and gain practical experience alongside your training.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 classrooms
- Delivering pre-planned lessons or assisting class teachers
- Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Developing behaviour management strategies in real school settings
- Gaining valuable classroom experience to support your studies and future career
What We're Looking For
- Current trainee teachers or those starting Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
- A genuine passion for teaching and inspiring young learners
- Flexible, adaptable, and reliable individuals
- Strong communication and organisational skills
What We Offer
- Flexible supply work to fit around your studies
- Opportunities to work in a variety of York primary schools
- Ongoing support and guidance from experienced education consultants
- Competitive rates of pay
This role is perfect for aspiring teachers who want to:
- Strengthen their classroom practice
- Build confidence before qualifying
- Make a real difference in local schools
Key skills
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⭐ Highlight your Initial Teacher Training (ITT) status prominently as this is specifically mentioned as essential
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: 'Supported 28 pupils across KS1/KS2, improving engagement by 15%'
🌐 Emphasise your flexibility with EYFS, KS1, and KS2 as the role covers all primary key stages
🎯 Showcase behaviour management strategies you've developed during training placements
🤝 Demonstrate your ability to build positive relationships with both pupils and teaching staff
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- •Delivered 15 pre-planned lessons across KS1 and KS2 during training placement, maintaining 95% pupil engagement
- •Implemented positive behaviour management strategies for 30 EYFS pupils, reducing classroom disruptions by 40%
- •Supported 3 different primary schools through supply work, adapting teaching style to match each school's approach
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Academics' Trainee Teacher opportunity perfectly aligns with my Initial Teacher Training goals and passion for primary education. Your emphasis on EYFS, KS1, and KS2 experience matches my training focus, and I'm particularly drawn to the behaviour management development opportunities this role offers.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt a KS2 maths lesson for different ability levels?
- ›What behaviour management strategies work best in EYFS settings?
- ›How do you ensure continuity when delivering pre-planned lessons?
- ›What assessment methods would you use across KS1 and KS2?
- ›How would you support a child with SEN in a mainstream classroom?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to an unexpected classroom situation
- ›Describe how you would build rapport with a new class on your first day
- ›Give an example of when you've had to manage challenging behaviour
- ›How do you handle working with different teaching styles across various schools?
- ›Describe a time when you've had to be flexible with your plans
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to adapt quickly to an unexpected classroom situation
Describe how you would build rapport with a new class on your first day