SCITT - Teacher Trainee

St John's School, Leatherhead; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Leatherhead is offering a fantastic opportunity for graduates to train as teachers. Successful candidates will gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE whilst working in a supportive community. The role requires a good honours degree and a passion for teaching, with safeguarding standards in place. Generous tax-free bursaries up to £29,000 are available for eligible subjects, making this an attractive path for those looking to inspire the next generation.

Benefits

Generous bursaries up to £29,000

Supportive training environment

Qualifications

• Must have a good honours degree (2:2 or above).
• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent) required.
• Demonstrated passion for teaching and a commitment to children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Train in a supportive school community.
• Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE.
• Develop as a confident reflective practitioner.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Commitment to children’s learning

Education

Good honours degree (2:2 or above)

GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)

Job description

Are you a graduate or career‑changer looking to begin an inspiring career in teaching?

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to train as a tuition‑fee trainee teacher here at St John’s School, as part of the brand new Independent Training Hub established in partnership with South Farnham SCITT, which is an Ofsted Outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training.

Vacancies

• Mathematics
• Science
• Economics and Business

Responsibilities

• Train in a highly supportive and vibrant school community
• Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) awarded by South Farnham SCITT and a PGCE from the University of Brighton
• Develop as a confident reflective practitioner, learning alongside expert colleagues
• Work in a sector that values academic excellence, professional autonomy, and personal development
• Be part of a growing network of independent schools committed to developing future teachers

ITT Bursaries Available

Generous tax‑free bursaries of up to £29,000 are available for eligible subjects. Additional scholarship grants may also be available depending on your degree and training subject.

Entry Requirements

• A good honours degree (2 : 2 or above)
• GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
• A passion for teaching and commitment to children’s learning

Safeguarding Statement

St John’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates and all applications will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application. The job holder should be aware of their responsibilities for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons who they may come into contact with whilst at St John’s. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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