Trainee Teacher in Caterham

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Trainee Teacher Opportunity – de Stafford Secondary School, part of GLF Schools Trust. de Stafford School is looking for fee-funded trainees to train in Chemistry, English, Maths, Spanish and Physics. GLF Schools is a Trust of 43 schools, and we have other schools keen to offer placements on employment-based routes, including the Salaried or Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship, for the right candidate in Maths, English, Chemistry, Physics, and Computing.

Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Caterham and ready to begin your teaching career at de Stafford School?

About de Stafford School

de Stafford are committed to ensuring they provide all students with an outstanding learning experience so that they are fully prepared for the challenges of the modern world; where excellent examination results are achieved within a structure that supports the development of highly aspirational and confident young adults, comfortable of their place within society and the positive contribution they can make to it. Their relentless focus on learning and achievement ensure lessons are taught within a framework of creativity, innovation and challenge. They are an inclusive learning community committed to providing all students with the opportunity to flourish and to fulfil their academic, social and personal potential within a calm, happy and purposeful school environment based on a culture of high expectations and mutual respect.

About GLF Schools

de Stafford 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 de Stafford School, supported by our expert GLF Teacher Training Hub. You’ll benefit from:

• High-quality, school-based training and placement at de Stafford 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 Surrey 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)

• 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)

• 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

• 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- de Stafford 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.