Trainee Teacher - The Vale Primary School

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free bursaries

On-site training support

Job summary

GLF Teacher Training is offering a trainee teacher programme based in Banstead, Surrey, with The Vale Primary School as your main placement. The scheme provides hands-on, school-based training across routes including fee-funded and employment-based pathways.

Eligible graduates will access high-quality, locally delivered training, strong support, and potential bursaries or salary arrangements as part of the GLF Surrey Teacher Training Hub.

Qualifications

• Degree from a UK higher education provider or recognised equivalent qualification.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

UK degree or recognized equivalent

Degree 2:2 or above

English/Math/Science grade C/4 for Primary

Job description

EmployerGLF Teacher TrainingLocationEpsom, SurreyContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeSalaryTBCPosted7th October 2026Start DateTo Be ConfirmedExpires18th November 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart DateTo Be ConfirmedJob ID1578413Start DateTo Be ConfirmedContract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1578413The Vale 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 Surrey and ready to begin your teaching career at The Vale Primary School?Could this be you?About The Vale Primary SchoolThe Vale Primary want every child to feel happy, safe and valued, and to be inspired to strive for excellence in all that they do. Through our enriched curriculum, wider opportunities and Thrive approach, we nurture a lifelong love of learning and support children to grow in confidence, curiosity and independence. Guided by our motto, ‘Inspiring All’, we encourage our pupils to be caring, safe, respectful, ready, resilient and reflective learners who embrace challenge and try their best. We are proud of the warm, supportive relationships across our school community and believe that children thrive when staff, families, governors and pupils work together to help every child learn, grow and become a well-rounded citizen.In the recent Ofsted inspection, Inspectors observed that our school remains a ‘good’ school, noting that children are “happy at this friendly and supportive school”, where they feel welcome and safe. The inspector commented that children feel valued and listened to; their views are gathered via the School Council, and they appreciate “the way teachers make learning fun and that playground facilities are regularly updated”. This helps them feel that their needs are important and recognised. She noted that parents like the family feel of the school stating “a parent summed up others’ views by saying: ‘The Vale is a caring school where every child is known and allowed to flourish.’” (Ofsted, 2023)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 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 Surrey Teacher Training Hub based in Banstead, 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. Find out more HEREFor 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. Further information HEREMaintenance loans of up to £14,135 to help with living costs- Further information HERESome 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 HEREGLF 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: The Vale Primary School as your main placementAll 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 -HEREPlease read our trainee teacher advert and job description, which explain the trainee teacher role- HEREGLF 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