Trainee Teacher - Aureus School

Aureus School is seeking a trainee teacher to work with the 11-16 age range on the fee-funded training route, in the following subject areas: Secondary- Design and Technology Secondary-English Secondary-Geography Secondary-Maths Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Oxfordshire/Reading and ready to begin your teaching career at Aureus School? Could this be you? About Aureus School As the only co-educational comprehensive school in Didcot we have a fantastic student body whose range of attributes contribute to making Aureus School a vibrant community. Our commitment to high expectations extends to behaviour as well. We believe that a stable and calm environment is essential for effective learning. Our personal development curriculum encourages kindness, acceptance, and an understanding of others’ views and opinions, fostering a sense of belonging and respect among our students. Our core values; Ambition, Resilience and Respect are threaded through everything that we do and we are proud of our students for showing these values everyday. In the recent Ofsted inspection , Inspectors recognise that “Aureus School has changed for the better. Leaders and staff share the same high ambitions for pupils, who understand what is expected of them. Academic standards have risen, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Adults know pupils and families well, which enables them to act in their best interests. Consequently, pupils feel safe at school, trusting staff to help them with their learning and emotional needs.” (Ofsted, 2024) GLF Teacher Training works with a range of schools across all phases, including Early Years, , and Secondary, across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, West Sussex and the London Boroughs of Wandsworth and Croydon. As a Trust, GLF has 43 schools, and we also work with partner schools across this region. GLF teacher training offers locally delivered teacher training in Surrey and Oxford/Reading through a range of routes, from fee-funded pathways to employment-based routes for those with teaching experience and an employing school. Are you a passionate graduate ready to embark on your teaching career? Are you a school- based colleague who wants to take the next step into being at the front of the classroom? Are you a career changer who wants a stable job in a career where you can make a difference? Do you want to work in a Trust committed to training and developing its trainee teachers and aiming to employ them as Early Career Teachers in one of our partner schools? Do you want to receive high-quality, locally based training while making a real impact on young learners' lives? If so, we want to hear from you! About the Role: We are excited to offer aspiring teachers a fantastic opportunity to join GLF’s Trainee Teacher Programme. As part of our GLF Oxford/Reading Teacher Training Hub based in Didcot, you’ll receive exceptional training, support, and a choice of training routes, from our employment-based routes to our fee-funded routes, where you could pay trainee fees through a student loan or potentially receive a tax-free training bursary. As a trainee at GLF, you'll join a supportive team that prioritises your professional development, well-being, and workload. We believe in nurturing talent at GLF and are committed to helping you grow into a confident, capable educator who could have a long and rewarding career with GLF. You'll gain hands-on experience in various school settings that work for you, including GLF’s nurseries and and secondary schools within our Trust. Teaching is a rewarding, stable career with a strong starting salary, additional financial benefits, and many opportunities for career growth. Qualifications and Eligibility To be eligible for this teacher training route you will have the following qualifications: A degree awarded by a UK higher education provider or recognised equivalent qualification. (For Secondary courses at least 50% of your degree will be in the subject you wish to teach.) A Degree 2:2 or above (may accept a 3rd class or ordinary degree in particular circumstances) Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths, and Science for routes only Demonstrate you hold the right to work and study in the UK and have been a resident in the UK/EEA for the last three years. For employment-based training routes, classroom teaching experience will be required, as you will be teaching from day one of the course, and you will need a school to offer an employment contract. If you have overseas qualifications but the right to work in the UK, we will need a statement of comparability for your qualifications. Find out more HERE For stage 2 of the application process, you will need to complete a DfE application form to train to teach, meet all criteria for entry into Initial Teacher Training and undertake an interview. Funding/Salary GLF also offer fee-funded full and flexible training routes, but you can apply for: Tuition fee l