Trainee Teacher Opportunity – Floreat Wandsworth Primary School, part of GLF Schools Trust Floreat Wandsworth Primary School and Nursery is looking for a Primary trainee teacher to train in the 3-7 or 5-11 age range on the fee-funded route. Could this be you? Are you a passionate graduate based in or near Earlsfield in SW London and ready to begin your teaching career at Primary School? About Floreat Wandsworth Primary School Floreat Wandsworth Primary School is a part of the London Cluster of schools which also includes Meridian High School and Chestnut Park Primary School. The families they serve are hard-working, ambitious and have high expectations of their children and their aim is to match this! The community of SW18 has a very strong community spirit and they are heavily involved with the school. They welcome their feedback, drive, challenge and support to make them stronger. Floreat Wandsworth pride themselves on being a school where all pupils can flourish. Their approach of embedding core skills, expanding knowledge and developing character is a unique approach which they ask all members of staff, pupils and families to commit to. They are particularly proud of the following features of the school: Calm school: Our pupils enter each space of learning ready to listen and learn. All pupils learn with purpose. Confident voices: Pupils are always encouraged to use their confident voice and are ready to present their opinions and ideas to others. Independent thinking: Staff are always ready to challenge pupils to deepen their understanding and think for themselves. Service: At this school we serve. Serving others is at the heart of this school. About GLF Schools Floreat Wandsworth Primary School is part of GLF Schools, a Multi-Academy Trust comprising 43 schools, with a strong presence in the Southeast 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 Aureus School in Didcot, Oxfordshire, offering both Primary and Secondary candidates a local hub in which to do their Friday core training. About the Trainee Teacher Programme. We are excited to offer aspiring teachers a fantastic opportunity to train at Floreat Wandsworth Primary supported by our expert GLF Teacher Training Hub (glftt.org). You’ll benefit from: High-quality, school-based training and placement at Floreat Wandsworth Primary School Locally delivered training sessions Mentorship from experienced teachers committed to your development You’ll also gain practical, hands-on experience across your chosen age range. 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 Fee-Funded Route Unpaid training placement, but eligible for: Tuition Fee Loan (up to the full cost of the training) Maintenance Loan (up to ~£13,000- means tested) Training fee costs: £9,535 (QTS PGCE) £9,035 (QTS only) 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 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. Placement School - Floreat Wandsworth Primary 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.