Are you passionate about Initial Teacher Training? Do you have experience of working with trainees? Do you thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, enjoy working as part of a team, and enjoy supporting and developing the next generation of teachers? If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

HISP Teacher Training (TT) Hub, part of Inspiring Future Teachers (IFT), is seeking an experienced teacher, with knowledge of ITT to be the Programme Lead, working alongside the HISP TT Hub Lead. You'll play a vital role in supporting the Hub Lead with the ongoing review and development of the HISP Teacher Training Hub and working as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operational activities and delivery of the training programme. You will work as part of Inspiring Future Teachers to ensure high-quality programme delivery and compliance, in line with the DfE ITT Criteria. Your knowledge and support will provide guidance to a team of expert colleagues, including Mentors and Professional Tutors, from partnership schools.

About the role:

• To support the HISP TT Hub Lead with the delivery and quality assurance of the IFT curriculum.
• Support the Hub Lead with the quality assurance of the HISP TT provision of mentoring training and support and provide termly face-to-face networking and training to support local context, to ensure standards of practice remain high.
• Work with the Hub Lead to track and monitor the progress of trainees within the IFT programme to secure positive outcomes for trainees.
• Participate in shaping the strategic direction of HISP Teacher Training Hub by contributing to programme development and design through participation and membership of HISP Teacher Training governance boards.
• To work alongside the Hub Lead to promote the IFT offer through local partnerships, to support the IFT recruitment strategy, to the end that that number of trainees per cohort remains strong.
• Work alongside the Hub Administrator to support the selection and interview process in compliance with the DfE ITT Criteria and IFT Recruitment Policy and Process.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experienced teacher with knowledge of Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience with teaching the primary phase
• An eye for detail and drive for excellence
• A creative, organised, and proactive professional who remains calm under pressure
• A commitment to safeguarding

Why Join Us?

• Work as part of a dynamic team 
• Eligibility to join the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Enjoy flexibility in working hours and opportunities for personal growth
• Access to professional development

About HISP Multi-Academy Trust:

Inspiring Future Teachers is part of HISP Multi-Academy Trust, a forward-thinking and evidence-driven organisation. We believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all our school communities.  We currently have multiple schools within our Trust covering the age ranges from nursery to 16 with plans to expand and grow quickly across our geographical location.

Whilst we are currently a small Trust, we are ambitious and have a broad range of outward-facing accreditations that support our schools and those within our local area.   Evidence-informed practice underpins our ethos, professional development and school improvement.  We have an outstanding provision for training new teachers through our Inspiring Future Teachers Partnership. We have been designated, by the DfE, with two Teaching School Hubs covering Portsmouth, Southampton, the Isle of Wight and the Southeastern and Southwestern parts of Hampshire.  The core purpose behind the Teaching School Hubs is to become centres of excellence for teaching and leadership training and development.

How to Apply:

To apply, please download a Teaching Application Form from the link below. Completed application forms should be sent to hr@hispmat.org.

Proposed interview date(s): week beginning 5th May 2025

Proposed start date for role: 1st September 2025

Please note:

• CVs will not be accepted

• Applications from agencies will not be considered

• For informal enquiries, please email us at hr@hispmat.org. 

Safeguarding and Equality:

The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.

Join Inspiring Future Teachers and make a difference in a thriving and supportive environment.