Trainee Teacher

Trainee Teacher Opportunity Warren Mead School part of GLF Schools Trust.

Warren Mead School is looking for a trainee to train in the 5-11 age range on the fee-funded route. Could this be you

Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Banstead in Surrey and ready to begin your teaching career at Warren Mead School

About Warren Mead School

Warren Mead caters for children aged 4-11 years of age with their own Nursery provision on site which caters for children from 2 years of age. Warren Mead has a highly passionate and dedicated team of staff who strive to provide the best education for all their children. They pride themselves on;

• having high aspirations of all their children
• growing considerate young people
• teaching children how to be resilient in the world in which we live
• giving the children plenty of opportunities to be proud of themselves and their peers

Warren Mead Infant and Junior School have historically been separate schools however in more recent years have embarked on an exciting new journey for the school where the leadership team lead the two schools as one serving the same community. Although working out of two buildings the schools now have a united vision a joint set of values and a cohesive progressive curriculum which starts in Nursery and progresses through to Year 6.

They believe in setting the highest possible standards in everything they do ensuring the children in their care become the best they can be through the school values of aspiration consideration resilience and pride which underpin every part of the school curriculum. The central aim for the school curriculum is to give children opportunities and experiences that will engage and inspire them creating a life long love and passion for learning.

About GLF Schools

Warren Mead 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 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 Warren Meads supported by our expert GLF Teacher Training Hub. Youll benefit from:

• High-quality school-based training and placement at Warren Meads Schools
• 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

Fee-Funded Route

Unpaid training placement but eligible for:

• Tuition Fee Loan (up to the full cost of the training)
• Maintenance Loan (up to 13000- means tested)

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

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- Warren Mead 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.