Job Description

Do you want an exceptional career as a primary teacher?

The Teach Thurrock Primary Partnership lead by Dilkes Academy is running an innovative ITE programme for both the salaried and PGCE accredited by UCL Institute of Education. Training will take place at the Institute of Education which received an Outstanding OFSTED grade in 2013. Our training programmes have trained and placed 42 NQTs in Thurrock schools with another 15 training this year.

We are very proud of the high quality training and mentoring that is an integral part of both our PGCE and salaried training programmes. Our trainees all receive bespoke training based upon their needs and allow them to achieve their full potential as outstanding practitioners who will be leaders of the future.

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

We are looking for high quality candidates with a 2.2 degree and we will give preference to those with a 2.1 or a 1st. Candidates with at least English, maths and science at a level 4 (old style C) and above are eligible to apply. 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.

Information about the School

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."