Trainee Teacher - Hardwick Primary School

GLF Schools; East Midlands, East Hagbourne; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tuition fee loans

Maintenance loan up to £14,135

Tax-free bursary

Résumé du poste

GLF Teacher Training in Didcot is offering a Trainee Teacher Programme with a main placement at Hardwick Primary School. You'll receive exceptional training, support, and a choice of routes, from fee-funded to employment-based, including a tax-free bursary.

As a trainee you will gain hands-on experience in various school settings within GLF’s Trust, with a strong focus on developing classroom practice from day one.

Qualifications

• A UK degree or recognised equivalent; for Secondary courses, at least 50% of degree in the subject to teach.
• Degree 2:2 or above (may accept a 3rd class in particular circumstances).
• Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science for Primary routes only.
• Right to work and study in the UK; UK/EEA residence for last three years.
• Employment-based routes require classroom teaching experience and a school willing to offer a post.

Responsabilités

• Join GLF’s Trainee Teacher Programme with hands-on experience in school settings.
• Be supported in professional development and work toward Early Career Teacher status.

Connaissances

Degree in relevant subject

Right to work in UK

Teaching trainee mindset

Willingness to train

Formation

UK degree or recognised equivalent

2:2 or above

Description du poste

# Trainee Teacher - Hardwick Primary SchoolEmployer: GLF Teacher TrainingLocation: Derby, DerbyshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 7th October 2026Expires: 18th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1578377* Share :* Print**Hardwick Primary School is seeking a trainee teacher to work with the 3-7 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 Hardwick Primary School?****Could this be you?****About Hardwick Primary School**At Hardwick, we believe that every child deserves a school where they feel safe, happy and deeply cared for, while also being challenged to aim high and be the very best version of themselves. Our school is a warm, inclusive and nurturing community, built on kindness, respect and strong relationships, where children are supported to belong, thrive and achieve.We hold high expectations for all our pupils and are ambitious for what they can go on to do. Learning at Hardwick is engaging, purposeful and carefully planned, helping children to develop curiosity, confidence and resilience.Just as importantly, we want Hardwick to feel joyful. There is a real sense of warmth and magic in our school; from the smiles at the gate in the morning, to the laughter in classrooms, to the pride we feel when children share their successes.In the recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors noted that the school is a happy place to be, where “Pupils love attending and are eager to learn”, and benefit from high ambitions and expectations. They noted that “Pupils at Hardwick School demonstrate the values of ‘aim high, be safe, be kind, inspire others and have pride’. These values drive decision-making in all areas of the school.” Inspectors also praised our well-sequenced curriculum which “sets out the small steps of knowledge that pupils need to learn in the order they need to learn it.” (Ofsted, 2024)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: Hardwick 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 -HERE* Please read our trainee teacher advert and job description, which explain the trainee teacher role- HERE### 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.