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Primary ITT Teacher (Initial Teacher Training) Apprenticeship - 1Year - Full-time - Special Needs Position

St Nicholas' School, Canterbury

  • Ref:KCC886-7063-195T
  • Posted:19/03/2026
  • Pay:Unqualified Teacher Scale
  • Start Date:September 2026
  • App Close Date:14/04/2026 at 12:00
  • Interviews:23 April 2026

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Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? St Nicholas School is offering an exciting opportunity to train as a Primary Teacher through our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme starting September 2026.

This structured pathway, in collaboration with Canterbury University, will support you in gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while working in a welcoming and forward-thinking school environment.

We’re looking for aspiring teachers who are:

  • Enthusiastic about inclusive education and child development

  • Flexible, creative, and committed to supporting all learners

  • Especially interested in working with children with profound, severe, and complex needs

What you'll need:

  • A 2:2 or higher degree

  • GCSEs in English, Maths & Science (Grade C/4 or above)

  • Relevant experience working with children is desirable

We encourage school visits—come and meet us! To arrange, email office@stns.org.uk or call 01227 464 316.

St Nicholas School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Enhanced DBS checks and online searches will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Apply now and take the first step towards an inspiring teaching career!

Information about the school

St Nicholas School is a highly respected special school in Canterbury supporting 404 pupils in 7 settings across the city. We offer six different personalised learning pathways to meet the need of a diverse range of pupils aged 3 -19 with profound, severe and complex needs.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Richard Dalton
  • Address:Holm Oak Close, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3JJ
  • Telephone: (01227) 464316
  • Email: recruitment@stns.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.