Trainee Teacher Opportunity – Berkshire and Hampshire- Wokingham, Camberley and Reading GLF Schools in Partnership with Inspiring Future Teachers Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Berkshire and Hampshire- Wokingham, Camberley and Reading and ready to begin your teaching career? GLF Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust comprising 43 schools, with a strong presence in Oxfordshire, Wokingham and Reading, 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 salaried options to fee-funded pathways. We are committed to training, developing, and employing our trainee teachers as Early Career Teachers (ECTs) across our schools, including those in and around Oxford, Wokingham, Camberley and Reading. We have dedicated training bases in Didcot, Oxfordshire, and Reading, with schools that have a wealth of experience supporting trainee teachers. About the Trainee Teacher Programme in Berkshire and Hampshire- Wokingham, Camberley and Reading We are excited to offer aspiring teachers a fantastic opportunity to train within GLF’s Oxfordshire and Reading schools, supported by our regional Teacher Training Hub. You’ll benefit from: High-quality, school-based training Locally delivered sessions in Oxford/Reading region Placement in GLF Schools within the Berkshire and Hampshire region- Wokingham, Camberley and Reading Mentorship from experienced teachers committed to your development You’ll also gain practical, hands-on experience across a variety of settings, including Early Years, Primary, or Secondary (depending on your chosen phase). 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 (For employment-based routes) Some relevant school experience and a host school 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 ~£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 £9,000 fee funded by the employer's levy- assuming eligibility Leads to QTS (PGCE not included) Why Train with GLF in Berkshire and Hampshire- Wokingham, Camberley and Reading? Local training: Receive weekly training in the Oxford area by local expert practitioners — no long commutes! Collaborative Trust: Work alongside a network of professionals across the region within GLF Oxford schools. Personalised support: Your wellbeing and workload are prioritised Career progression: Many trainees secure ECT positions in our Berkshire - Wokingham and Reading GLF schools Placement Schools in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Hampshire- Wokingham, Camberley and Reading Placement schools are carefully matched to ensure reasonable travel and the right fit for your training needs.