Trainee Teacher Opportunity –Southgate Primary School, part of GLF Schools Trust. Southgate Primary 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 Surrey and ready to begin your teaching career at Southgate Primary School About Southgate Primary School Southgate Primary is a safe and happy school, where the team ensures the care and support for every child as they grow, learn, and flourish during their time in the school. Southgate Primary School is proud of its curriculum, carefully chosen to provide aspirational opportunities for all children to succeed. Whilst within school, staff and children love sharing their learning through open classrooms, workshops, and class assemblies. In the recent Ofsted, Inspectors observed Southgate as a friendly and respectful place, noting that “The school’s values of ‘aspiration, respect, resilience and co-operation’ filter through everything." They praised the pastoral support Southgate provided for the children, stating that “Pupils’ physical and mental well-being are prioritised.” The report recognises that the children are well behaved, they contribute positively to lessons and play well together at social times, and that any child who needs extra care or support receives it quickly. (Ofsted, 2023) About GLF Schools Southgate Primary 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 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 Southgate Primary School, supported by our expert GLF Teacher Training Hub. You’ll benefit from: High-quality, school-based training and placement at Southgate 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) 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 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 year's trainees secured an ECT position with our support. Placement School- Southgate 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.