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Teach with us: the benefits...

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support...

More pay...

more time...

and more support
  • We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
  • Cash towards medical treatment
  • Generous staff discount scheme
  • Three extra INSET days for planning
  • At least one personal day a year
  • Great training for your career
  • Exceptional curriculum resources
  • Expert subject advice
  • Support for your wellbeing

 

Read more about the benefits of working for United Learning.

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Trainee Teacher Starting September 2025

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
 
United Teaching is the initial teacher training scheme for United Learning, a national group of over 90 schools across England.
 
With us, you can achieve your PGCE and QTS with extensive support from professional mentors, tutors and subject specialists – in a location that suits you. At United Teaching, we don’t just train you to teach – we invest in your potential as a future educational leader, supporting you every step of the way.
 

Apply today and discover how you can make a difference.

Click here to find out more.

Register Your Interest
If you are interested in working with us but there are not any relevant vacancies currently available, please click on the link below to register your interest.

Register Here

MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

We are always looking to appoint enthusiastic and talented staff who relish the opportunity to be involved in making The Elms Academy and themselves outstanding.  You will work in a fast-paced and innovative environment, and make a significant difference to the lives of young people.

If you would like to be part of an exciting, innovative school please contact us through the 'register your interest link' or come and visit us - no appointment necessary. If you would like to register your interest directly or would like more information, please contact Gillian Bennett on gbennett@theelmsacademy.org.uk. 

I look forward to meeting you.

Best wishes
Amy Welch
Principal

CORE BENEFITS

  • A contributory pension scheme, relevant to your role (including access to Teacher and Local Government Schemes);
  • Occupational sick pay;
  • Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the United Learning Institute.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS

  • Childcare vouchers
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Dining card
  • Gym membership
  • Health screening
  • Retail savings

SAFEGUARDING

The Elms Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. All staff are expected to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check and will be expected to submit the names of two referees who will be able to provide acceptable references. One of these must be a current (or last) employer or current education institution if this is your first post.

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