Trainee Teacher in Didcot

Manor Primary School and Nursery is looking for a Primary trainee teacher to train in the 3-7 or 5-11 age range on the fee-funded route. Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Didcot in Oxfordshire and ready to begin your teaching career at Manor Primary School?

About Manor Primary School

Manor Primary School are a vibrant and aspirational primary school serving the town of Didcot and the surrounding area. They were the first Primary school in Didcot, built in 1896 and are proud of their history and connection to our town. Their new nursery opened in 2025 and they are delighted to be able to offer nursery places from ages 2 - 4 years.

The team at Manor Primary School pride themselves on high expectations for pupils and this is reflected across all areas of the ambitious and rigorous curriculum, which has been designed and tailored for the school community. They are committed to ensuring that Manor Primary School pupils have a range of academic and pastoral opportunities to support their broader development throughout their time at Manor Primary and have recently been awarded a Gold Award for their social, moral, spiritual and cultural (SMSC) provision.

About GLF Schools

Manor Primary School & Nursery 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 Aureus School in Didcot, Oxfordshire, offering both Primary and Secondary candidates a local hub in which to do their Friday core training.

About the Trainee Teacher Programme

We are excited to offer aspiring teachers a fantastic opportunity to train at Manor Primary supported by our expert GLF Teacher Training Hub. You will benefit from:

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

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

Qualifications Required

To be eligible to apply, you will 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

Fee-Funded Route

Unpaid training placement, but eligible for:

• Tuition Fee Loan (up to the full cost of the training)
• Maintenance Loan (up to ~£13,000 - means tested)

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.

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 - Manor 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 & Inclusion

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and trainees to share this commitment. We also strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups and are proud of our inclusive values.