Trainee Teacher

Trainee Teacher Opportunity The Beacon School part of GLF Schools Trust.

The Beacon Secondary School is looking for trainees on a fee-funded full-time route in a range of subjects: Art & Design Biology Chemistry Computing Design and Technology Drama English Geography History MFL (French /Spanish) Music PE and Physics.

And can offer part-time training routes in: biology chemistry computing Design and Technology English Geography History Maths MFL and Physics.

Could this be you

Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Surrey and ready to begin your teaching career at The Beacon Secondary School

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is a dynamic and vibrant community where everyone is valued as an individual. The school aims to provide a world-class education that enables students to fulfil their potential and grow into happy kind and well-rounded individuals. The Beacon strives to help students develop their resourcefulness and resilience accept responsibility and be challenged to take risks to learn and succeed. The Beacons values of Endeavour Kindness Community Ambition and Integrity are at the core of everything they do.

A recent Ofsted visit in 2023 recognised the journey of improvement The Beacon has been on. They praised the leadership team noting that new leaders at the school have raised expectations significantly. They are committed to ensuring that the schools values of excellence and respect are understood and demonstrated by all.

Ofsted inspectors noted that this school is improving because leaders have raised standards and expectations for behaviour and the curriculum.. They have used expertise from within the trust to develop and implement a new and ambitious curriculum. Ofsted noted that The Beacons new curriculum is well-sequenced and that specialist training continues to be provided to subject leaders and staff to further develop their expertise. Ofsted (May 2023)

About GLF Schools

The Beacon School is part of GLF Schools a Multi-Academy Trust comprising 43 schools with a strong presence in the South East 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 Surrey based at The Beacon and training bases in Didcot Oxfordshire and at 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 The Beacon School supported by our expert GLF Teacher Training Hub. Youll benefit from:

• High-quality school-based training and placement at The Beacon School
• Locally delivered training sessions
• Mentorship from experienced teachers committed to your development

Youll also gain practical hands-on experience across your chosen age range.

Qualifications Required

To be eligible to apply youll need:

• A UK bachelors 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 Oxfordshire 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 13000)
• Tax-free DfE bursaries (for shortage secondary subjects)

Training fee costs:

• 9535 (QTS PGCE)
• 9035 (QTS only)

Part-Time Route (over two years) This is a pilot route for 26-27 and available for some subjects/routes

• Year 1: 7145 Year 2: 4762
• PGCE is not available on this route

Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship

• Employed by the school
• 9000 fee funded by the employers levy- assuming eligibility
• Leads to QTS (PGCE not included)

Why Train with GLF Teacher Training

• 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 years trainees secured an ECT position with our support.

Placement School- The Beacon School

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.