Trainee Teacher - Croydon and Wandsworth

GLF Schools; Croydon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bursaries

Tax-free bursaries

Fully paid training fees

Multiple training bases

Job summary

GLF Teacher Training is offering a Trainee Teacher Programme in Croydon and Wandsworth. It provides hands-on classroom experience across primary and secondary phases, with training bases in Croydon and Wandsworth and options from fee-funded to employment-based routes.

The programme emphasizes high-quality, locally delivered training, strong support, and potential pathways to Early Career Teacher roles within the GLF Trust.

Qualifications

• Degree awarded by a UK higher education provider or recognised equivalent.
• Right to work and study in the UK and resident in UK/EEA for last three years.
• For secondary courses, at least 50% of degree in the subject to teach.
• For employment-based routes, classroom teaching experience will be required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on classroom teaching from day one on the programme.
• Join a school-based training pathway across primary and secondary settings.
• Receive comprehensive training, support and workload management to develop as an educator.

Skills

Degree in subject

Right to work in UK

Enthusiastic mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree 2:2 or above

Eligible to study/teach in UK

Job description

EmployerGLF Teacher TrainingLocationCroydon, Greater LondonContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeSalaryTBCPosted2nd October 2026Start DateTo Be ConfirmedExpires30th June 2027 12:00 AMContract TypePermanentStart DateTo Be ConfirmedJob ID1577672Start DateTo Be ConfirmedContract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1577672Trainee Teacher Opportunity at GLF Teacher Training in Croydon and WandsworthAre you a passionate graduate based in the Croydon and Wandsworth region and ready to begin your teaching career?We offer school placements in this region in both primary and secondary phases, with our training base in Croydon and Wandsworth.GLF Teacher Training works with a range of schools across all phases, including Early Years, Primary, and Secondary, across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, 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 has training venues in Surrey and Oxford/Reading, offering locally delivered teacher training in a range of routes from fee-funded pathways to those with teaching experience who may be suited to one of our employment-based routes.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 Surrey Teacher Training Hub, 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 EligibilityTo 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 onlyDemonstrate 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.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/SalaryGLF also offer fee-funded full and flexible training routes, but you can apply for:Tuition fee loans to cover all your course fees.Maintenance loans of up to £14,135 to help with living costsSome 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.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.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.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,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.View all jobs from school