Trainee Teacher

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Trainee Teacher Opportunity – Surrey Region

GLF Schools in Partnership with Inspiring Future Teachers

Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Surrey and ready to begin your teaching career?

GLF Schools is a Multi‑Academy Trust comprising 43 schools with a presence in Surrey. GLF Schools include both primary and secondary schools. Through our partnership with Inspiring Future Teachers (IFT) we offer a variety of locally delivered teacher training routes from salaried options to fee‑funded pathways.

We are committed to training developing and employing our trainee teachers as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) across our schools including those in and around Surrey. We have a specific training base in Banstead, Surrey.

About the Trainee Teacher Programme

We are excited to offer aspiring teachers a fantastic opportunity to train within GLF’s Surrey schools supported by our regional Teacher Training Hub. You’ll benefit from:

• High‑quality school‑based training
• Locally delivered sessions at Banstead, Surrey
• Placement in GLF Schools within the Surrey region
• Mentorship from experienced teachers committed to your development

You’ll also gain practical hands‑on experience across a variety of settings, including Early Years, Primary or Secondary (depending on your chosen phase).

Qualifications Required

• A UK bachelor’s degree (2:2 or above, although some third‑class degrees may be considered)
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above (plus Science for primary)
• Right to work and study in the UK with 3 years of residency in the UK/EEA
• (For employment‑based routes) Some relevant school experience and a host school

Funding & Training Route Options

We offer both salaried and fee‑funded routes.

Salaried Route (Employment‑Based)

• 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)

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)

Training fee costs:

• £9,535 (QTS + PGCE)
• £9,035 (QTS only)

Part‑Time Route (over two years) – pilot for 26–27 and available for some subjects/routes

• Year 1: £7,145
• Year 2: £4,762
• PGCE is not available on this route

Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship

• Employed by the school
• £9,000 fee funded by the employers’ levy – assuming eligibility
• Leads to QTS (PGCE not included)

Why Train with GLF in our Surrey Schools

• Local training:
  Receive weekly training led by local expert practitioners.
• Collaborative Trust:
  Work alongside a network of professionals across the region within GLF schools based in Surrey.
• Personalised support:
  Your wellbeing and workload are prioritised.
• Career progression:
  Many trainees secure ECT positions in our Surrey schools.

Placement schools in Surrey and across our 43 GLF Schools and other partner schools.

Placement schools are carefully matched to ensure reasonable travel and the right fit for your training needs.

Required Experience

Intern

Key Skills

Client Server, Account Development, Business Travel, Corporate Risk Management, DSP, Litigation Paralegal

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