Trainee Teacher

Qualifications

• 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

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, with a strong presence in the Southeast region, including both primary and secondary schools. Via 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 GLF schools.

de Stafford School is 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. The school provides a structure that supports the development of highly aspirational and confident young adults, fostering their readiness for modern challenges and the positive contributions they can make to society.

• 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) – A pilot route for 26‑27 year olds, 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
  • £9,000 fee funded by the employer’s levy (assuming eligibility)
  • Leads to QTS (PGCE not included)

• Local training:
  Receive weekly training in your area by local expert practitioners – no long commutes
• 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

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. The primary placement is at de Stafford School.