Trainee Teacher - Highdown School

Highdown 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- Biology Secondary- Chemistry Secondary-Computing Secondary- Design and Technology Secondary- Drama Secondary-English Secondary-Geography Secondary- History Secondary-Maths Secondary- Physics Secondary- RS Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Oxfordshire/Reading and ready to begin your teaching career at Highdown School? Could this be you? About Highdown Schoo l Highdown is a place where tradition meets innovation, from the 16th century tythe barn to the state-of-the-art computing facilities, and this rich heritage coupled with our dynamic teachers means that Highdown is a place where pupils achieve more than they thought possible. It goes without saying that we enjoy the very best in academic standards, with passionate specialist teachers in every department from Mandarin to Further Maths to Textiles. This summer, 80% of our pupils passed English and Maths at GCSE and over 20% of A-Levels were graded at A or A*. But our co-curricular offer is where the school comes alive; from our leadership pathways to our international trips, there is something for every student to excel in and to develop their resources, skills and resilience so they can feel confident in embracing their future. School life is permeated by our core values of aspiration, respect and excellence. We ARE Highdown! In the recent Ofsted inspection, Inspectors highlighted that “High expectations for pupils’ behaviour and academic achievement mean that the school supports pupils’ ambitious aspirations effectively.” The report also notes the that school “carefully constructs the ambitious curriculum to meet pupils’ different needs effectively, including vocational options for some pupils in key stage 4 and in the sixth form.” (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 Fo