This programme is a partnership between the London School of Jewish Studies and the following schools; Yavneh College, Hasmonean High School, JFS, Immanuel College, and King Solomon High School. You can apply to be based in any Jewish secondary school, including those outside of London.

As part of the programme, you will be employed by your chosen school and trained by us, working full-time (or part-time if agreed with the school) and taking responsibility for both planning and assessment. The course includes one week based at your host school and one week at our campus during term time, as well as bespoke one-to-one mentoring, regular lectures and weekly observations. 

You'll also benefit from a swap to teach in another partnership school, subject-specific sessions (such as behaviour management, assessment techniques and adaptive teaching, general pedagogy training, a placement in a different school and visits to both a primary school and special needs school. 

• Degree awarded by a UK Higher Education Institution (or recognised equivalent qualification)
• At least a level 4 grade in GCSE English and mathematics, or equivalent (a pass in an equivalency test from A* Equivalency https://astarequivalency.co.uk/ )
• Strong subject knowledge in the subject you wish to teach at secondary level
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Successful applicants will be required to provide 2 references (one of the references may need to be an academic reference for those that have graduated in the last 5 years)
• Successful applicants will undertake a DBS check, an overseas police check if relevant and a fitness to teach check

If your degree is from outside the UK, please contact UK ENIC to check if your qualifications are recognised in the UK. 

The ideal candidate would have:

• A desire and enthusiasm to work within the secondary school sector
• The ability to work hard as part of a team and to inspire young people
• The ability to organise and manage themselves personally and professionally
• An understanding of equal opportunities and safeguarding expectations
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• A commitment and passion for their chosen subject
• A proven track record of excellent attendance and punctuality
• A high level of professionalism and discretion  
• The ability to act as a role model for young people
• A demonstrable sense of humour

Your centre-based learning will take place at our Hendon Campus once a week on a Wednesday and you will spend the rest of your time at your placement school.

We place our trainees in supportive, high-performing schools across the community. 

With the Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship, by the time you gain QTS, you will have had substantial work experience and in-school face to face time with students.

Learning with us is proven to prepare trainees for teaching positions. The majority of our graduates are successfully employed on completion of the course (in either the trainee's host school or a different school)

You will be ready to take on additional responsibilities as a teacher and our track record has shown that many of our graduates have progressed quickly into middle and senior leadership roles. 

Apprentices will begin their teaching career on at least salary band U1. 

Candidates who are undertaking the Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship will have their fees paid for them by the schools through the government Apprenticeship Levy. 

The fee from the governement Apprenticeship Levy equates to approx. £9,000. 

More information about how this works can be found by clicking on this link. 

In order to apply for the Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship, please visit the Schools Direct Secondary page where you can make your application. 

Candidates should apply for a salaried role and will be allocated a place on the Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship route if successful and suitable. 

Please click here for application information.