Trainee Teacher - Cherry Fields Primary

GLF Schools; Banbury; Vor Ort; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Tax-free bursary

Tuition fee loans

Maintenance loan up to £14,135

Zusammenfassung

GLF Teacher Training invites applicants for a Trainee Teacher placement at Cherry Fields Primary School in Banbury, Oxfordshire. The role forms part of a fee-funded training route with options including employment-based pathways and student loan funding.

Trainees will undertake placements across GLF’s schools while receiving structured support and professional development. You will train to teach 5–11-year-olds, with school-based experience from day one and a clear route toward Early Career

Qualifikationen

• A UK degree or recognised equivalent.
• 2:2 or above degree classification (may accept 3rd class in certain circumstances).
• GCSE English/Maths/Science grade C/4 or higher for Primary routes.
• Right to work in the UK and UK/EEA residency for last three years.
• For employment-based routes, a school must offer an employment contract.

Ausbildung

Degree awarded by a UK higher education provider or recognised equivalent qualification

Degree 2:2 or above

Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths, and Science for Primary routes only

Right to work and study in the UK; resident in the UK/EEA for last three years

Classroom teaching experience for employment-based training routes

Jobbeschreibung

# Trainee Teacher - Cherry Fields PrimaryEmployer: GLF Teacher TrainingLocation: Banbury, OxfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 7th October 2026Expires: 18th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1578285* Share :* Print**Cherry Fields Primary School is seeking a trainee teacher to work with the 5-11 age range on the fee-funded training route.****Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Oxfordshire/Reading and ready to begin your teaching career at Cherry Fields Primary School?****Could this be you?****About Cherry Fields Primary School**At Cherry Fields, we are a growing primary school, having opened in September 2020, at the heart of the Belway housing developments of Hanwell View and Cherry Fields, off Southam Road. Our aim is for our children to dream, believe and achieve and our embedded STEAM curriculum has been specifically written and deliberately designed for children living in Oxfordshire. We follow The National Curriculum and deliver it through a Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics lens. The STEAM curriculum is a vehicle to encourage children to aspire to work in the high technology industries within Oxfordshire and to develop a love of learning. Wellbeing and nurture of children is at the heart of all school decisions. Our explicitly taught high expectations are modelled by staff and are underpinned by our school values. These values are: respect, kindness, curiosity, dedication and resilience.**In the recent Ofsted inspection, Inspectors** recognised “pupils love coming to Cherry Fields. They are keen to find out new information and can recollect their learning with confidence...”. “The entire ethos of the school is inclusive. Relationships are warm, welcoming and friendly. Positive interactions and thoughtful support allow pupils to develop both academically and pastorally. The specific needs of pupils are exceptionally well considered. Care and patience are provided for all.” (Ofsted, 2022)GLF Teacher Training works with a range of schools across all phases, including Early Years, Primary, and Secondary, across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, West Sussex and the London Boroughs of Wandsworth and Croydon. As a Trust, GLF has 43 schools, and we also work with partner schools across this region.GLF teacher training offers locally delivered teacher training in Surrey and Oxford/Reading through a range of routes, from fee-funded pathways to employment-based routes for those with teaching experience and an employing school.* Are you a passionate graduate ready to embark on your teaching career?* Are you a school- based colleague who wants to take the next step into being at the front of the classroom?* Are you a career changer who wants a stable job in a career where you can make a difference?* Do you want to work in a Trust committed to training and developing its trainee teachers and aiming to employ them as Early Career Teachers in one of our partner 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. As part of our GLF Oxford/Reading Teacher Training Hub based in Didcot, you’ll receive exceptional training, support, and a choice of training routes, from our employment-based routes to our fee-funded routes, where you could pay trainee fees through a student loan or potentially receive a tax-free training bursary.As a trainee at GLF, you'll join a supportive team that prioritises your professional development, well-being, and workload. 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.**Teaching is a rewarding, stable career with a strong starting salary, additional financial benefits, and many opportunities for career growth.****Qualifications and Eligibility**To be eligible for this teacher training route you will have the following qualifications:* A degree awarded by a UK higher education provider or recognised equivalent qualification. (For Secondary courses at least 50% of your degree will be in the subject you wish to teach.)* A Degree 2:2 or above (may accept a 3rd class or ordinary degree in particular circumstances)* Grade C/4 or above in English, 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.* For employment-based training routes, classroom teaching experience will be required, as you will be teaching from day one of the course, and you will need a school to offer an employment contract.* If you have overseas qualifications but the right to work in the UK, we will need a statement of comparability for your qualifications. Find out more HERE* **For stage 2 of the application process, you will need to complete a DfE application form to train to teach, meet all criteria for entry into Initial Teacher Training and undertake an interview.****Funding/Salary**GLF also offer fee-funded full and flexible training routes, but you can apply for:* Tuition fee loans to cover all your course fees. Further information HERE* Maintenance loans of up to £14,135 to help with living costs- Further information HERE* Some secondary subject also comes with a tax-free bursary paid by the Department for Education directly to the candidate to offset the cost of training- Further information HERE* *GLF also offers an unqualified teacher salary for employment routes and, for an apprenticeship, fully paid training fees to candidates with at least one year of teaching experience who have successfully applied for our postgraduate teacher apprenticeship or salaried routes and have a school willing to offer them a post.***Placement Schools: Cherry Fields Primary School as your main placement**All trainees have a main placement and a shorter 4–6-week placement at school. GLF Teacher Training ensures your second placement school is carefully matched to ensure reasonable travel and the right fit for your training needs.**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 and 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. 90% of 24-25 trainees gained ECT employment, with 50% in the GLF 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.****Your Next Steps:*** Please read the letter from the Director of GLF Teacher Training* Please read our trainee teacher advert and job description, which explain the trainee teacher role-### AttachmentsFirst steps to finding out more about training to teach with GLFGLF Teacher Training Job DescriptionWelcome to GLF Teacher Training Letter### Safeguarding Statement:GLF Teacher Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.