Post Graduate Teacher Apprentice - Salaried Trainee Teacher Job Opportunity (PGTA)

Rosebery Secondary School, part of GLF Schools Trust, is looking for a Postgraduate Teacher Apprentice of Food Technology (KS3 Food Tech and KS4 Food Preparation & Nutrition) who to will also contribute to the wider teaching of Design Technology (Product Design or Resistant Materials preferred) to start in September 2026 on the salaried apprenticeship route to work with children aged 11-16.

Could this be you?

Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Epsom, Surrey and ready to begin your teaching career at Rosebery School? Are you experienced working with food and ready to bring your DT skills into the classroom?

About Rosebery School

Rosebery is an all-girl secondary school in Epsom, Surrey. They are proud to be a school that is both ambitious and joyful. They are committed to delivering a rich and challenging curriculum that inspires every girl to embrace learning with curiosity, confidence, and pride. As a staff, they champion academic excellence and foster a culture where positive learning behaviours are modelled, encouraged and celebrated.

At Rosebery, they are dedicated to helping every girl achieve remarkable things - both within and beyond the classroom. Together, they empower students to grow into confident, compassionate young women who are bold in their ambitions, proud of who they are, and confident in their voice. Every Rosebery girl is supported to stand tall - equipped for the future, proud of her journey, and ready to shape the world around them.

They are committed to being a school where ambition and joy go hand in hand -where students are inspired to think boldly, act with integrity, and embrace learning as a lifelong journey. Through a culture that champions academic excellence, personal growth, and civic responsibility, they prepare students, not just for exams, but for life.

About GLF Schools

Rosebery School is part of GLF Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust comprising 43 schools, with a strong presence in the Southeast 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 Rosebery School, supported by our expert GLF Teacher Training Hub. You’ll benefit from:
• High-quality, school-based training and placement at Rosebery 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

Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship

• Employed by the school
• £9,000 fee funded by the employer's levy- assuming eligibility
• Leads to QTS (PGCE not included). Optional PGCE uplift at a cost of £1,040

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 - Rosebery 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.

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.