Trainee Teacher - Oxfordshire

GLF Schools; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free bursaries

Locally delivered, school-based培训

Career progression in 43 schools

Job summary

GLF Teacher Training offers aspiring teachers a fantastic opportunity to join the Oxfordshire region as a Trainee Teacher. You will receive exceptional training, support, and a choice of routes, from employment-based to fee-funded pathways, with options to pay trainee fees via student loans or bursaries.

You'll join a supportive team prioritising your professional development, wellbeing, and workload, gaining hands-on experience in GLF nurseries and both primary and secondary schools within our

Qualifications

• UK degree or recognised equivalent with 50% of degree in the subject to teach (Secondary).
• Degree 2:2 or above; in particular circumstances a 3rd class may be considered.
• Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths, and Science for Primary routes.
• Right to work and study in the UK and residency in UK/EEA for last three years.

Responsibilities

• Teach from day one of the course.
• Gain hands-on experience in GLF nurseries and primary/secondary schools within the Trust.
• Join a supportive team focused on professional development, wellbeing, and workload management.

Skills

Right to work in UK

Aspiration to teach

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above)

Degree 50% in subject (Secondary)

Right to work in the UK (eligibility)

Job description

* Trainee Teacher - OxfordshireNEWFast Apply# Trainee Teacher - OxfordshireEmployerLocation: OxfordshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: TBCPosted: 2nd October 2026Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 30th June 2027 12:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1577659Start Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1577659* Share :**Trainee Teacher Opportunity at GLF Teacher Training for the Oxfordshire Region**Are you a passionate graduate based in the **Oxfordshire Region****We also offer placements in Reading and Wokingham, and a specific training base in Didcot, Oxford**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.**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 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 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.* 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.* Maintenance loans of up to £14,135 to help with living costs.* 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.* 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.* 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.### GLF Teacher Training