🌟 Trainee Teacher Opportunity –Aureus School, part of GLF Schools Trust.

Aureus Secondary School is looking for a trainee to train in a range of Secondary Subjects on both employment-based and fee-funded routes.

Subjects needed for September 26 are Chemistry, Computing, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Geography, Maths, PE, and Physics.

Employment-based routes on the Salaried or Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship route would be considered in the following subjects for the right candidate: Maths, English, Chemistry, Physics, and Computing.

Could this be you?

Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Oxford and ready to begin your teaching career at Aureus Secondary School?

🌱About Aureus Secondary School

At Aureus School, the students have a strong sense of belonging. Aureus has an unwavering commitment to providing the best possible education for every student. They understand the importance of continuous growth and development, and they are dedicated to creating an environment where our students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Aureus School was recently delighted to announce that, following a recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been awarded a “Good” rating across all four inspection categories. The report highlights how ‘classrooms are calm and purposeful’ and how the school has adopted a ‘clear and focused approach and consistent routines’ which have ensured ‘standards have risen’. Inspectors are clear that pupils make ‘strong progress’ and that they therefore successfully and positively move to further education, employment ,and training at the end of Year 11. Alongside academic provision, Ofsted also recognises the work of the school in providing a holistic education for its pupils.(Ofsted, 2024)

🌱About GLF Schools

Aureus 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 — 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.

🏫 About the Trainee Teacher Programme.

We are excited to offer aspiring teachers a fantastic opportunity to train at Aureus School, supported by our expert GLF Teacher Training Hub. You’ll benefit from:

• High-quality, school-based training and placement at Aureus School
• Locally delivered training sessions
• Mentorship from experienced teachers committed to your development

You’ll also gain practical, hands-on experience across your chosen age range.

🎓 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

💷 Funding & Training Route Options

We offer both salaried and fee-funded routes in Oxfordshire schools:

🔹 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 Teacher Training?

• Local training: Receive weekly training in your area by local expert practitioners — 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.

📍Placement School- Aureus 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.