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A Foundation for Life

The Princethorpe Foundation is a great place to work - across our four schools we have over 200 talented members of staff, in a variety of teaching and support roles.

The Foundation values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted school places, a pension scheme, child care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in joining our friendly and professional team check this page regularly for new vacancies.

Teaching at Princethorpe

If you are interested in teaching opportunities at Princethorpe College why not take a look at our new Teaching at Princethorpe College brochure, please click here.

Our next Taste of Teaching at Princethorpe event will take place on Thursday 25 February 2021. Further details will follow shortly.

Training To Become A Teacher at Princethorpe

As well as employing experienced teachers, the College is interested in recruiting good graduates who have a desire to enter the teaching profession. Opportunities are available in various subjects for the right candidate, whether straight out of university or looking for a career change.

Though our association with the Lion Alliance, we offer a year’s training as part of the School Direct scheme, leading to QTS (Qualified Teacher Status). Placements would be at Princethorpe and also other schools within the Lion Alliance. Our training is supported by Warwick University and by our experienced mentors within the college. Successful applicants are able to apply for bursaries and scholarships for certain subjects.

For further information and support with your application contact Dr Liz Pyne (Assistant Head - Teaching and Learning). 

lizpyne@princethorpe.co.uk

Current Vacancies

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  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Posted:
    28 Feb25/02/28 00:00:00

    Closing:
    14 Mar25/03/14 00:00:00

    Princethorpe College

    We are looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) to join us for an academic year, from September 2025 to July 2026. This would be an ideal opportunity for anyone with an interest in a future career in teaching, looking to gain ground level experience within a school.

    The role of the Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) at Princethorpe College is very varied and we try to accommodate the particular skills of each person. For example, there are opportunities to support our Games department with involvement in teaching and coaching several sports or supporting teachers of other subjects may also be offered, i.e., Technology, or, where appropriate, Languages.

    Key skills of each person will be used wherever possible in their related subject.  In addition, regular tasks like bus duty, playground supervision, supporting the administrative staff, the supervision of pupils in after school study, and admin-based tasks such as Duke of Edinburgh’s Award or House administration are shared out fairly between all the GTAs.

    Flexibility is an important part of the job. Liaising with your line manager over unexpected and significant jobs is a central part of the role.  Occasionally there are weekend or evening events which the GTA’s support, for example, Entrance Exam Day, Open Days and Progress Evenings. 

    This is an excellent opportunity to join our growing Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including a pension scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme that includes various benefits such as a cycle to work scheme.

    The closing date for applications is Friday 14 March 2025 at 9.00am. Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 17 March 2025 at Princethorpe College.

    Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe College application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing your personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

    Please click here for more information and application via our recruitment portal.

    The Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

    Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No 1087124

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