Trainee Teacher (Surrey)

The Beacon School; Banstead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is offering a Trainee Teacher opportunity in the Surrey region, encompassing both primary and secondary schools. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive training while gaining hands-on experience in various educational settings. Applicants should possess a UK bachelor's degree and meet specific GCSE requirements. The role includes mentorship from experienced educators, providing a nurturing environment for aspiring teachers to develop their skills and careers in teaching.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced teachers

Tailored training programs

Local training from education experts

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for teaching and education.
• A degree in any subject from a recognized UK institution.
• Required to have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above.

Responsibilities

• Participate in high-quality, school-based training.
• Receive mentorship from experienced teachers.
• Gain hands-on experience in various educational settings.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Resilience

Good communication skills

Education

UK bachelor's degree (2:2 or above)

GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above

Job description

Overview

🌟 Trainee Teacher Opportunity – Surrey Region

GLF Schools in Partnership with Inspiring Future Teachers

Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Surrey and ready to begin your teaching career?

GLF Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust comprising 43 schools, with a presence in Surrey. GLF Schools include both primary and secondary schools. Through our partnership with Inspiring Future Teachers (IFT), we offer a variety of locally delivered teacher training routes — from salaried options to fee-funded pathways.

We are committed to training, developing, and employing our trainee teachers as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) across our schools, including those in and around Surrey. We have a specific training base in Banstead, Surrey.

🏫 About the Trainee Teacher Programme

We are excited to offer aspiring teachers a fantastic opportunity to train within GLF’s Surrey schools, supported by our regional Teacher Training Hub. You’ll benefit from:

• High-quality, school-based training
• Locally delivered sessions at Banstead, Surrey
• Placement in GLF Schools within the Surrey region
• Mentorship from experienced teachers committed to your development
• You’ll also gain practical, hands-on experience across a variety of settings, including Early Years, Primary, or Secondary (depending on your chosen phase).

🎓 Qualifications Required

To be eligible to apply, you’ll need:

• A UK bachelor's degree (2:2 or above, although some 3rd class degrees may be considered)
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above (plus Science for primary)
• Right to work and study in the UK, with 3+ years of residency in the UK / EEA
• (For employment-based routes) Some relevant school experience and a host school

💷 Funding & Training Route Options

We offer both salaried and fee-funded routes.

• Salaried Route (Employment-Based)
• You are employed full-time (32.5 hrs / week) on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale
• The school pays tuition fees for QTS
• Option to add PGCE for £500 (trainee-funded)

• Fee-Funded Route
• Unpaid training placement, but eligible for:
• Tuition Fee Loan (up to full cost)
• Maintenance Loan (up to ~£13,000)
• Tax-free DfE bursaries (for shortage secondary subjects)
• Training fee costs : £9,535 (QTS + PGCE)
• £9,035 (QTS only)

• Part-Time Route (over two years) This is a pilot route for 26-27 and available for some subjects / routes
• Year 1 : £7,145 | Year 2 : £4,762
• PGCE is not available on this route

• Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship
• Employed by the school
• £9,000 fee funded by the employer's levy- assuming eligibility
• Leads to QTS (PGCE not included)

🌱 Why Train with GLF in our Surrey Schools?

• Work in a Trust that cares, where all grow, learn and flourish
• Local training : Receive weekly training led by local expert practitioners.
• Collaborative Trust : Work alongside a network of professionals across the region within GLF schools based in Surrey.
• Personalised support: Your wellbeing and workload are prioritised
• Career progression : Many trainees secure ECT positions in our Surrey schools.

📍Placement Schools in Surrey and across our 43 GLF Schools and other partner schools.

Placement schools are carefully matched to ensure reasonable travel and the right fit for your training needs.

Safeguarding Statement

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting / interviews have taken place.