š Trainee Teacher Opportunity āSouthgate Primary School , part of GLF Schools Trust.
Southgate Primary School is looking for a trainee to train in the 5-11 age range on the fee-funded route. Could this be you?
Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Surrey and ready to begin your teaching career at Southgate Primary School
š±About Southgate Primary School
Southgate Primary is a safe and happy school, where the team ensures the care and support for every child as they grow, learn, and flourish during their time in the school. Southgate Primary School is proud of its curriculum, carefully chosen to provide aspirational opportunities for all children to succeed. Whilst within school, staff and children love sharing their learning through open classrooms, workshops, and class assemblies.
In the recent Ofsted, Inspectors observed Southgate as a friendly and respectful place, noting that āThe schoolās values of āaspiration, respect, resilience and co-operationā filter through everything." They praised the pastoral support Southgate provided for the children, stating that āPupilsā physical and mental well-being are prioritised.ā The report recognises that the children are well behaved, they contribute positively to lessons and play well together at social times, and that any child who needs extra care or support receives it quickly. (Ofsted, 2023)
š±About GLF Schools
Southgate Primary School is part of GLF Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust comprising 43 schools, with a strong presence in the South East region, including both primary and secondary schools. Through our partnership with Inspiring Future Teachers (IFT), we offer a variety of locally delivered teacher training routes ā from employment-based options to fee-funded pathways.
We are committed to training, developing, and employing our trainee teachers as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) across all our GLF schools. We have a specific teacher training base in Banstead in Surrey, Didcot, Oxfordshire, and in Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre in Reading, offering candidates a choice of where to do their Friday core training.
š« About the Trainee Teacher Programme.
We are excited to offer aspiring teachers a fantastic opportunity to train at Southgate Primary School, supported by our expert GLF Teacher Training Hub. Youāll benefit from:
- High-quality, school-based training and placement at Southgate Primary School
- Locally delivered training sessions
- Mentorship from experienced teachers committed to your development
Youāll also gain practical, hands-on experience across your chosen age range.
š Qualifications Required
To be eligible to apply, youāll 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
š¹ Fee-Funded Route
- Unpaid training placement, but eligible for:
- Tuition Fee Loan (up to the full cost of the training)
- Maintenance Loan (up to ~Ā£13,000- means tested)
- Training fee costs:
- Ā£9,535 (QTS + PGCE)
- Ā£9,035 (QTS only)
š¹ Part-Time Route (over two years) This is a pilot route for 26-27 and available for some subjects/routes
- Year 1: Ā£7,145 | Year 2: Ā£4,762
- PGCE is not available on this route
š± Why Train with GLF Teacher Training?
- Local training: Receive weekly training in your area by local expert practitioners ā no long commutes!
- Collaborative Trust: Work alongside a network of professionals across the region within GLF schools
- Personalised support: Your wellbeing and workload are prioritised
- Career progression: Many trainees secure ECT positions in our GLF Schools. 96% of last year's trainees secured an ECT position with our support.
šPlacement School- Southgate Primary School
All trainees have two placement schools, and GLF Teacher Training ensures your second placement school is 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.
