Trainee Teacher - PGCE ( Bursary

Trainee Teacher - PGCE ( £5,000 Bursary available)

Position

Start Date:

01/09/2026 Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 30/06/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 21.1.26 and on-going

Do you want an exceptional career as a primary teacher?

Teach Catalyst with Dilkes Academy as the link school is running an innovative ITE programme for both the salaried and PGCE accredited by the Unversity of Greenwich. This is a school-based training programme where trainees can negotiate their home school.

This innovative one year course involves 4 days training within the classroom and 1 day training at either a Catalyst school of the University of Greenwich's Avery Campus.

100% of our trainees have gained jobs in trust schools and many of our early cohort are already on the leadership ladder, positively impacting on the lives of Thurrock children.

• 2.2 degree or above.
• Candidates with at least English, maths and science at a level 4 (C) and above are eligible to apply and we accept equivalency tests.
• We need individuals with passion and commitment to improving the life chances for children in Thurrock and those who are hardworking and resilient. We can offer high quality training in some of the best schools in Thurrock which can be negotiated after you have been offered a place on the course.

Applicants will be invited to an interview with a selection team if you are eligible and information about the application process can be found on our website:

If you apply through Essex Schools Jobs we will contact you directly to advise you how to apply through UCAS. Otherwise contact Andrea Parfett on a The Ucas link below will take you to our course where you can also apply: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-tra

Our pupils are aged 3 – 11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school.

At Dilkes we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.

We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully planned to enable us to teach all the National Curriculum subjects in a creative and inspiring way. We engage children in a range of activities that enable them to develop their knowledge and skills, and equip them for life beyond school.

We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.

"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Mr Rhys Latham
Garron Lane, South Ockendon
Essex, RM15 5JQ

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