Trainee Teacher in Wokingham

Salaried Trainee Teacher Job Opportunity – Windmill, part of GLF Schools Trust, is looking for a Postgraduate Teacher Apprentice to start in September 26. Windmill Primary School is seeking a salaried trainee to work with children aged 5-11 through the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship route. Are you a passionate graduate, looking for a salaried route into primary teaching? Are you based in Wokingham and ready to begin your teaching career at Windmill Primary School?

About Windmill Primary School

Windmill are committed to empowering every child with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to thrive in an ever‑changing world. At Windmill, they cultivate ambitious, engaged, and compassionate individuals who are equipped to excel academically and contribute positively to their world. We are proud of our holistic approach to education, which ensures that our pupils are well‑rounded and prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. The curriculum is ambitious, inclusive and carefully designed so that every child can thrive. It is underpinned by cognitive science, recognising that children learn best when new knowledge is introduced in manageable steps, connected to prior learning and revisited regularly so it can be retained in long‑term memory. Windmill believe every child deserves a curriculum that builds knowledge securely, nurtures confidence and inspires curiosity. Windmill’s values of Respect, Curiosity, Community, and Ambition are embedded within the school. Windmill is rated Good in the recent Ofsted inspection. The inspector found that pupils at Windmill Primary School describe our school as a “warm, welcoming, and inclusive school”. There is a strong sense of teamwork and shared aspirations, leading to high standards. Pupils are enthusiastic learners who arrive “keen to learn, dive enthusiastically into all that is on offer, and leave each day brimming with ideas.”

About GLF Schools

Windmill Primary School and Nursery is part of GLF Schools, a Multi‑Academy Trust comprising 43 schools with a strong presence in the South East, 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 at 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 Windmill Primary School, Supported By Our Expert GLF Teacher Training Hub. You’ll Benefit From:

• High‑quality, school‑based training and a postgraduate training contract at Windmill Primary 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

• School experience of supporting and teaching primary‑aged children as an HTLA or unqualified teacher.
• 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, in order to receive the Apprenticeship Levy funding to pay for your course fees.

Postgraduate Apprenticeship Route

If successful in the post‑interview process, the employing school would pay the trainee the first pay point on the unqualified teacher scale. The successful apprentice would be issued an employment contract as a PGTA for the academic year, subject to a successful interview and meeting all the conditions of the offer. GLF’s Trust Apprenticeship Levy Fund would pay the £9,000 training fee for the teacher training programme.

Why Train with GLF Teacher Training?

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

Employing School – Windmill 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. This would be for 4‑6 weeks in term 2.

How to Apply or Find Out More

• Come and visit Windmill Primary School.
• Check out our FAQs, funding info, and eligibility guidance.
• Contact our Teacher Training Team to discuss your options.
• Submit your GLF application form to express interest.
• You’ll then complete a DfE Apply application and progress through the interview process.