Trainee Teacher Opportunity at GLF Schools

GLF is a Multi-Academy Trust of 43 schools that provides Education in the Early Years, Primary, and Secondary phases across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and the London Boroughs of Wandsworth and Croydon.

Are you a passionate graduate ready to embark on your teaching career?

Do you want to work in a Trust committed to training and developing its trainee teachers and employing them as Early Career Teachers in one of 43 schools?

Do you want to receive high-quality, locally based training while making a real impact on young learners' lives?

If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

We are excited to offer aspiring teachers a fantastic opportunity to join GLF’s Trainee Teacher Programme in partnership with Inspiring Future Teachers. As part of our GLF Schools Teacher Training Hub, you’ll receive exceptional training, support, and a choice of training routes, from our employment-based routes, where your salary and training fees are funded, to our fee-funded routes, where you could pay for trainee fees by a student loan, or potentially receive a tax-free training bursary.

As a trainee at GLF, you'll be part of a supportive team where your professional development, well-being, and workload will be prioritised. We believe in nurturing talent at GLF and are committed to helping you grow into a confident, capable educator who could have a long and rewarding career with GLF. You'll gain hands-on experience in various school settings that work for you, including GLF’s nurseries and primary and secondary schools within our Trust.

Qualifications:

To be eligible for this teacher training route, you will have the following qualifications:

• A degree awarded by a UK higher education provider or a recognised equivalent qualification. (For Secondary courses, at least 50% of your degree will be in the subject you wish to teach.)
• Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths, and (Science for Primary routes only)
• Demonstrate you hold the right to work and study in the UK and have been a resident in the UK/EEA for the last three years.
• A Degree 2:2 or above (may accept a 3rd class degree in particular circumstances.)
• For some employment-based training routes, some school experience will be required, alongside a school that offers an employment contract.
• Stage 2 of the application process is that you will need to complete a DfE application form to train to teach and pass all criteria of the Initial Teacher Training provider.

💷 Funding & Training Route Options

We offer both salaried and fee-funded routes in our schools:

🔹 Salaried Route (Employment-Based) 10-month course

• You are employed full-time (32.5 hrs/week) on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale
• The school pays tuition fees for QTS
• Option to add PGCE for £500 (trainee-funded)
• For this route, you will need some classroom- based experience of teaching in a school
• You would need a school to employ you as a salaried trainee teacher

🔹 Postgraduate Teacher Apprentice Route (Employment-Based) 10-month course 

• You are employed full-time (32.5 hrs/week) on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale
• The training fees are paid by your employer's training levy pot
• For this route, you will need some classroom- based experience in a school.
• You would need a school to employ you as an apprentice.

🔹 Fee-Funded Route

Unpaid training placement, but eligible for:

• Tuition Fee Loan (up to full cost)
• Maintenance Loan (up to ~£13,000)
• Tax-free DfE bursaries (for shortage secondary subjects) paid directly to the trainee to of set tuition fees.

Training fee costs:

• £9,790 (QTS + PGCE)
• £9,290 (QTS only)- additional cost for PGCE

 Why Join GLF?

• Personalised and well-sequenced training: Benefit from locally delivered, school-based training by experienced teachers in a range of training bases in Surrey, Oxford/ Reading
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a unique, collaborative environment backed by evidence-informed professional development.
• Exceptional Support: Be part of a team that puts your well-being and growth at the heart of everything we do.
• Career Progression: Begin and develop your career in one of GLF’s 43 schools while enjoying all the benefits of a close-knit, supportive Trust.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, innovative, and inspiring learning environment for all.

Join us and take the first step toward a rewarding teaching career with GLF.

APPLY:

Please read the trainee teacher job description to support your understanding of the role.

Please click on the 'Apply Now' button to complete and return GLF’s application form to express your interest and a member of our teacher training team will be in contact. Please ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.

At GLF Schools, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our top priority. We are fully committed to safeguarding and expect everyone who works or volunteers with us to share that commitment. All roles are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We understand that life is busy and that flexibility matters. That’s why we’re happy to explore flexible working arrangements that help you balance your professional and personal commitments.

GLF Schools is proud to celebrate the rich diversity of our schools and communities. We’re building a culture where:

• Everyone is respected and valued.
• Discrimination is never tolerated.
• Equity and fairness are at the heart of everything we do.
• Staff, children, and students are safe to express their identities.

We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from groups that are underrepresented in our workforce. This includes, but is not limited to, people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, trans and non-binary individuals, people of all ages, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people of all faiths and beliefs.

To help us manage applications efficiently:

• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a strong response, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
• We may also interview shortlisted candidates before the official closing date.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, we will carry out an online search and request references for all shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to complete a self-declaration form. You will have the opportunity in the application form to confirm if you would prefer referees to be contacted after your interview.