Description
Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers' Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025. This recognition reflects our long-term commitment to social impact and the deep, sustained collaborations we continue to build with our state sector partners. It is an exciting time to join our community.
Train to Teach at Habs Elstree Schools
Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship Opportunity
Starting Salary - £33,356
Starting September 2026
Habs Elstree Schools are proud to be recognised as a centre of excellence for teacher training. We attract outstanding candidates to our bespoke Graduate Teacher Training Programme (GTTP), designed to nurture future senior school teachers through expert-led professional learning and immersive classroom experience.
Whether you're a recent graduate or considering a career change, we welcome applications from individuals with a passion for education and a strong academic background.
We are currently looking for graduates including opportunities in History, Languages, English, and Art. If you hold a degree in another subject and are interested in pursuing a career in teaching, we would still be very happy to hear from you.
Habs Graduate Teacher Training Programme (GTTP)
A salaried, high-quality route into teaching
In partnership with the University of Buckingham, Habs offers a rigorous and supportive training programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE. Each year, we recruit and employ 1–4 graduates based on current workforce needs across our Senior Schools.
Our Three-year Salaried Programme Includes
* In-house training aligned with the ITT Core and Early Career Frameworks
* Expert-led sessions delivered by pedagogical and subject specialists
* Collaborative learning across our family of schools
* Dedicated mentoring from experienced subject teachers and the Director of Initial Teacher Training
* A contrasting placement in a local maintained school to broaden experience
This is a unique opportunity to train in a stimulating, supportive environment while earning a salary and gaining qualifications recognised across both Independent and Maintained sectors.
Pathways For Progression
Many of our trainees go on to secure permanent roles within the Habs Schools, with opportunities to develop into subject leadership or pastoral roles.
Who Should Apply?
We're Looking For Individuals Who Are
* Passionate about their subject and eager to inspire young minds
* Reflective, resilient, and committed to professional growth
* Graduates of a UK university with a minimum 2:1 degree
* Holders of GCSE grade B (or equivalent) in English and Maths
* Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship for the duration of the programme
Whether you're still at university or ready for a new professional direction, we encourage you to apply.
What We Are Offering
* A starting salary of £33,356 per annum
* Private Pension Scheme through Aegon with four flexible options and generous employer contributions
* Additional life insurance cover
* Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice
* Extensive professional development training opportunities
* Free lunch and refreshments
* Free onsite parking and access to travel on the school's extensive coach network
* Free access to state-of-the-art sports facilities including the gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes
* Wellbeing initiatives and programmes, such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks
* Access to an online GP service, providing quick and convenient healthcare advice
* Access to Vivup, the staff benefits platform, featuring discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme and other green travel incentives including Octopus Electric Vehicles
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Haberdashers' Elstree Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.