Trainee Teacher

Location: Tandridge

* Trainee Teacher

NEW# Trainee Teacher Employer Location :
Caterham, Surrey Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Hours:

Full Time Contract Length:
Trainee Teacher Salary:
Fee paying/Non-salaried/Salaried Posted:
29th December 2025

Start Date:

To Be Confirmed Expires:
9th February 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type:
Fixed term contract

Start Date:

To Be Confirmed Job :
1527054

Suitable for:
Other Graduates

Start Date:

To Be Confirmed
* Contract Type  :

Fixed term contract
* Contract Length:
Trainee Teacher
* Suitable for:
Other Graduates
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** Trainee Teacher Opportunity – de Stafford Secondary School, part of GLF Schools Trust.
** de Stafford School is looking for fee-funded trainees to train in Chemistry, English, Maths, Spanish and Physics

GLF Schools is a Trust of 43 schools, and we have other schools keen to offer placements on employment-based routes, including the Salaried or Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship, for the right candidate in Maths, English, Chemistry, Physics, and Computing.
** About de Stafford School
** de Stafford are committed to ensuring they provide all students with an outstanding learning experience so that they are fully prepared for the challenges of the modern world; where excellent examination results are achieved within a structure that supports the development of highly aspirational and confident young adults, comfortable of their place within society and the positive contribution they can make to it.

Their relentless focus on learning and achievement ensure lessons are taught within a framework of creativity, innovation and challenge. They are an inclusive learning community committed to providing all students with the opportunity to flourish and to fulfil their academic, social and personal potential within a calm, happy and purposeful school environment based on a culture of high expectations and mutual respect.
** About GLF Schools
** de Stafford School 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 Banstead in Surrey, Didcot, Oxfordshire, and in 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 de Stafford School, supported by our expert GLF Teacher Training Hub. You’ll benefit from:
* High-quality, school-based training and placement at de Stafford 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
** To be eligible to apply, you’ll 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
** Funding & Training Route Options
** We offer both salaried and fee-funded routes in Surrey schools:
** Salaried Route (Employment-Based)
*** You are employed full-time (32.5 hrs/week) on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale
* The school pays tuition fees for QTS
* Option to add PGCE for £500 (trainee-funded)
** Fee-Funded Route
** Unpaid training placement, but eligible for:
* Tuition Fee Loan (up to full cost)
* Maintenance Loan (up to ~£13,000)
* Tax-free DfE bursaries (for shortage secondary subjects)
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
** Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship
*** Employed by the school*…