Trainee Teachers Required
In Maths, Sciences, and Languages
September 2015
Would you like to train to become a qualified teacher in an outstanding West
London secondary school?
Cranford Community College is recruiting graduates in Maths, Sciences, German
and Spanish to train to become qualified teachers via the School Direct training
route. Successful trainees will undertake a comprehensive programme to gain
Qualified Teacher Status and the PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) in
conjunction with Kingston University.
You could qualify for a tax free bursary of up to £25,000 for your training year.
Successful trainees are likely to secure employment with our school at the end
of the year.
Interested applicants will find further details on www.cranford.hounslow.sch.uk
Selected applicants should attend our recruitment day on Monday 23rd March 2015.
In order to apply you need to be a graduate or in your final year at university, and
you need GCSE maths and English grade C or above.
Closing date: 12.00 Midday, Thursday 19th March 2015
When applying through UCAS you must search for ‘Latchmere’ which will bring you
to the Cranford courses.
What we can Offer You:
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The opportunity to train to teach in an outstanding London school recognised as
a National Teaching School
Cranford has a strong track record in the field of teacher training – over 100
trainee teachers have successfully trained with us over the last 5 years
All posts qualify for a tax free bursary depending on your degree result
www.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/funding for more details
The possibility of child care vouchers during your training year
Excellent resources including our own dedicated Professional Learning Centre on
site
Vibrant, dynamic and highly professional staff many of whom undertook their
initial teacher training with us
Students who are keen to learn and ambitious to be successful
Opportunity to train in the Cranford Group of Schools our family of schools based
in West London
In conjunction with Kingston university, an outstanding teacher education
provider
Part of the Latchmere Teaching School Alliance providing further training across
a range of schools.
Award of the PGCE which can contribute towards a Masters level programme
Upon successful completion of the programme the possibility of working with us
and developing your career at Cranford
Applicant Requirements
 A relevant degree from a UK university or a recognised university abroad (these
will need to be NARIC assessed)
 The degree must be linked to the subject you want to train to teach ie., maths,
science or languages based
 GCSE Grade C or above in English and maths
 Although not essential, experience of working with children and or young people
would be an advantage
Costs
 The cost of the training programme is £9,000. This is eligible for a low interest
student loan which only needs to be repaid once a minimum income threshold is
reached
How to Apply
 Applications should be made via the UCAS website www.ucas.com
 Use the Search tool and type in ‘Latchmere’ – this will bring up the places listed
at Cranford and the required codes needed for the application form
 The code for Cranford is 1LZ (this is the Latchmere Teaching School Alliance)
 Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend our recruitment day on Monday
23rd March 2015.
UCAS Institution Code = 1LZ (Latchmere Teaching School Alliance)
Subject Codes for UCAS
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Biology = 2NH6
Chemistry = 2NGW
Physics = 2NGX
Mathematics = 2NGZ
Modern Languages = 2NH3