Secondary SCITT Leader
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £59,766 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP4 1QJ |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 20370 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council
- Address: 120 Star Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1JN - Hybrid / Regular visits to schools
- Salary: Soulbury Range, Points 14-18: £59,766 - £65,342 per annum. Points 19-21: £66,724 - £68, 811 per annum are awarded upon successful completion of the Structured Professional Assessment.
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to take on the leadership of a thriving Secondary school-centred initial teacher training programme which has gained a strong reputation for excellence. A key requirement will be to provide leadership to support the training of high-quality teachers to meet local and national demands.
Your role and responsibilities
You will be expected to:
- lead, manage and co-ordinate all the activities of the Secondary ITT programme ensuring that it runs efficiently and effectively
- deliver training sessions on various topics to the trainees
- secure high-quality placements for trainees
- liaise with trainees, NESTT Tutors and school-based mentors to ensure that appropriate support is provided to ensure that trainees thrive on the course and that completion rates remain high
- co-ordinate and evaluate the quality of training and support for trainees, tutors and mentors to ensure the quality of good practice across the programmes
- ensure that good practice is identified and shared across the ITT programmes
You will need
- Degree or equivalent
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Current involvement in ITT and / or recent experience of teaching in a secondary school setting
- Ability to deliver training sessions which link theory to practice for the trainees
- A track record of high quality and creative teaching in the Secondary phase
- Experience of successful coaching and mentoring
- A passion for improving the social and economic success of young people in this area by being part of the continuous development of education in our region
The team
Our well-established high performing team is committed to providing the best possible teacher training experience for all our students. We are looking for someone enhance the expertise that we have in-house.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Sean West (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach him by emailing Sean.west@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 07355 029310.
If you wish to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1 - Can you describe a time when you led a complex educational programme or initiative? How did you ensure it ran efficiently and met its objectives?
2 - Tell us about a training session you’ve delivered that successfully linked educational theory to classroom practice. What was the impact on the trainees/ colleagues?
3 - Describe a situation where you had to coordinate support between trainees, tutors, and school-based mentors or multiple school colleagues. How did you ensure everyone’s needs were met?
4 – What is your understanding of the current challenges faced by the ITT sector?
5 - Can you share an example of how you’ve successfully coached or mentored a trainee or colleague? What approach did you take and what was the outcome?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 October 2025
Interview date: 13 October 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
- Address: 120 Star Lane, Ipswich, IP4 1JN - Hybrid / Regular visits to schools
- Salary: Soulbury Range, Points 14-18: £59,766 - £65,342 per annum. Points 19-21: £66,724 - £68, 811 per annum are awarded upon successful completion of the Structured Professional Assessment.
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Contract: Permanent
This is an exciting opportunity to take on the leadership of a thriving Secondary school-centred initial teacher training programme which has gained a strong reputation for excellence. A key requirement will be to provide leadership to support the training of high-quality teachers to meet local and national demands.
Your role and responsibilities
You will be expected to:
- lead, manage and co-ordinate all the activities of the Secondary ITT programme ensuring that it runs efficiently and effectively
- deliver training sessions on various topics to the trainees
- secure high-quality placements for trainees
- liaise with trainees, NESTT Tutors and school-based mentors to ensure that appropriate support is provided to ensure that trainees thrive on the course and that completion rates remain high
- co-ordinate and evaluate the quality of training and support for trainees, tutors and mentors to ensure the quality of good practice across the programmes
- ensure that good practice is identified and shared across the ITT programmes
You will need
- Degree or equivalent
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Current involvement in ITT and / or recent experience of teaching in a secondary school setting
- Ability to deliver training sessions which link theory to practice for the trainees
- A track record of high quality and creative teaching in the Secondary phase
- Experience of successful coaching and mentoring
- A passion for improving the social and economic success of young people in this area by being part of the continuous development of education in our region
The team
Our well-established high performing team is committed to providing the best possible teacher training experience for all our students. We are looking for someone enhance the expertise that we have in-house.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Sean West (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach him by emailing Sean.west@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 07355 029310.
If you wish to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1 - Can you describe a time when you led a complex educational programme or initiative? How did you ensure it ran efficiently and met its objectives?
2 - Tell us about a training session you’ve delivered that successfully linked educational theory to classroom practice. What was the impact on the trainees/ colleagues?
3 - Describe a situation where you had to coordinate support between trainees, tutors, and school-based mentors or multiple school colleagues. How did you ensure everyone’s needs were met?
4 – What is your understanding of the current challenges faced by the ITT sector?
5 - Can you share an example of how you’ve successfully coached or mentored a trainee or colleague? What approach did you take and what was the outcome?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 6 October 2025
Interview date: 13 October 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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