Associate Teacher (Apprentice) | Eaton Park Academy | SCH-AlAT-0328

Executive Principal: Mrs L Brammer | Required: As Soon As Possible | Associate Teacher (Apprenticeship Route) | Permanent Position with a Pathway to gain Qualified Teacher Status | 30 hours per week | Level 4 | Actual Salary (£17,307 - £18,144)

Eaton Park Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Associate Teacher (Apprenticeship Route) to join our strong team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to raise standards and expectations at all levels. The role of teaching support assistant helps to provide the very best outcomes for our pupils. If you are keen to help children to learn, have a love of learning yourself and have experience or wish to gain experience working with children with Special educational needs this role is for you. 

You will be placed on the Staffordshire/Coventry University Specialist Teaching Assistant Routes/Apprenticeship Course, which is fully funded by Alpha Academies Trust. During the programme you will complete a Level 5 Apprenticeship course and gain Qualified Teacher Status within four years. During this time, you will benefit from on-the-job teaching experience along with 20% of your working time to be dedicated to your own learning and development. There will be a permanent position available upon completion of the apprenticeship.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public, including staff and students in accurate spoken English is essential for the post, therefore postholders must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.

Our academy is a happy and exciting place to be with lots of opportunities. Relationships between staff and pupils are of the utmost importance to us and we pride ourselves on these. The children are at the heart of everything that we do, and our core purpose reflects this. To create this environment, we need the very best people, who we will support to be outstanding practitioners. Do you want to be a part of this success? If you do, we would love to receive your application.

Our Purpose

At Eaton Park Academy we are committed to “Carving pathways to success for all regardless of

social and academic background.” Our six academy values underpin our academy ethos and principles and guide our work and learning in the academy:

Moral - We behave well / We know the difference between right and wrong.

Adaptable - We overcome challenges / We are flexible and change willingly.

Successful - We work hard / We set targets and goals to achieve.

Thoughtful - We care / We think about others and ourselves.

Enthusiastic - We are positive / We love to learn and grow.

Respectful - We consider people’s thoughts, feelings and opinions / We treat people how they want to be treated.

Why Eaton Park?

Eaton Park is an inclusive primary school in the Bucknall area of Stoke-on-Trent. It is one of the largest primary schools in the area and has pupils from nursery to year six. The academy is in a purpose built primary building and has benefited from a significant investment in digital infrastructure. We have significant green space and have recently developed wonderful outdoor facilities for our pupils. The academy environment is attractive and stimulating for our children and as such supports their learning. Our young people thrive and achieve amazing things.

The Academy is part of the Alpha Academies Trust which is located in Stoke-on-Trent and consists of two Secondary Schools, four Primary Schools and a Central Team. Alpha Academies Trust has been established to create a network of primary and secondary academies in North Staffordshire. Our purpose is to deliver a first-class education for every child and overcome inequality. This means that we recruit outstanding staff and make their professional development a number one priority.

Alpha Academies Trust sets a very clear vision for all its educational providers: to champion the life chances of learners in the community it serves. This vision is systematically implemented at Eaton Park Academy.

The Benefits of Working for Our Trust

The Trust offers a benefits package which includes a good pension scheme with a current employer contribution of 24.2% discounted gym membership for on-site gyms and a 25% discount at Nuffield Health Stoke Fitness & Wellbeing Gym, free on-site parking, subsidised meals and a Cyclescheme. We also offer an Employee Assistance Programme through Care first including counselling services to ensure that our staff are looked after and supported.

Alpha Academies are committed to staff development and all staff are encouraged to be members of the Chartered College of Teaching. This is financed by the Trust and colleagues are encouraged to access their resources and embark upon their qualifications.

For all successful applicants the Alpha Academies Trust will support with the option to further your career by progressing or swapping to become an associate teacher on the appropriate pathway to teaching. This can be discussed at interview or at any time during your employment with Alpha. 

We’re Disability Confident!

Alpha Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Employer which means that it has made commitments to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during any point of the application process, please contact our HR/Recruitment Team at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk to discuss.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

The Alpha Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service, as well as an online social media check along with other stringent vetting and induction processes.

How to Apply

We want people who are prepared to make a difference to a child’s life and inspire others.

We want a community that thrives on Ambition, Respect and Resilience in a culture of belonging.

If you have these qualities and want to be part of our team, please come and join us. To apply, simply click on the 'Apply Now' button located at the top of this page, directing you to the Alpha Academies Trust vacancy portal.

If you're already registered, please log in to submit your application. New users can register using the sign-up option and proceed to submit their application. Should you need any further information regarding your application please contact our HR/Recruitment Team by email at recruitment@alphaacademiestrust.co.uk

Visits to our Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact the Academy to arrange a mutually convenient appointment. 

Closing Date for this Post: Monday 1^st September 2025 at 9:00am

Interview Date: To be confirmed