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We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.

We’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

We are looking for people with teaching experience who are passionate about Early Years and Primary and who have significant knowledge and skills to support student teachers, working towards Qualified Teacher Status.  

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:  

 

• Supporting students in both mainstream schools and SEND schools/settings.  

• Complete online mid reviews with student teachers to check on wellbeing, compliance, attendance and engagement.  

• Provide mental health and wellbeing support to student teachers.  

• Complete observations in workplace and placement settings, liaising with in-school mentors. 

• Feedback on student teacher progress and mentor engagement to BPN Lead mentors.  

• Support in-school mentors with writing, actioning and monitoring individual support plans tailored to student needs, where required.  

• Monitor, assess and feedback to student teachers using an online system. 

• Support the delivery of training using approved training resources to cover module themes. 

• Support the delivery of Intensive Training and Practice using approved training resources. 

• Ensure that student teachers are compliant with their chosen pathway including their 6 week placement.  

• Support student teachers through to the end of their programme including apprentices End Point Assessment (Term 4).  

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status. 

• Have up to date Early Years and or Primary experience and knowledge. 

• Able to develop strong professional working relationships with employers, mentors, tutors and student teachers. 

• Can motivate learners and ensure they complete deadlines on time. 

• Have strong IT skills and be willing to work with online systems. 

• Hold a full driving licence, have own vehicle and be willing to travel to different school settings up to 2 hours from own home.  

• Have high levels of motivation and the ability to use own initiative.