Trainee Teacher - Glyn School

Glyn 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-Chemistry Secondary-Computing Secondary- Design and Technology Secondary-English Secondary-Geography Secondary-History Secondary-Maths Secondary-MFL French & Spanish Secondary-Music Secondary-PE Secondary-Physics Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Surrey and ready to begin your teaching career at Glyn School? Could this be you? About Glyn School Glyn is a thriving and dynamic environment where students are supported to flourish. Our goal is for every young person to leave Glyn as a confident, well-rounded individual, equipped to succeed in whatever path they choose - academically, personally, and beyond. I firmly believe that every student possesses a unique talent and the potential to succeed as they grow into young adults. Learning is at the heart of everything we do - both in and beyond the classroom. We provide a wide range of opportunities that help students build character, resilience, and a strong sense of self. In the recent Ofsted inspection, the report commends our “meticulously planned(,) ambitious, challenging and engaging” curriculum which “is designed to ensure pupils master the intended learning”. It states that “Opportunities to develop pupil’s talents and interests are exceptional and wide-ranging (and) extra-curricular provision is extensive”, with the valued house system offering many opportunities for active participation. The report also highlights that “Care for the most vulnerable pupils is exceptional.”  (Ofsted, 2023) GLF Teacher Training works with a range of schools across all phases, including Early Years, Primary, and Secondary, across Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, 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 Surrey Teacher Training Hub based in Banstead, 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 primary 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 Primary 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 tra