Longford Park 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 Banbury in Oxfordshire and ready to begin your teaching career at Longford Park Primary School?

🌱About Longford Park Primary School

Longford Park Primary School is situated at the heart of the local community and know that the positive and collaborative partnerships they have with their families and wider community members are key to creating the best possible environment for learning. The school endeavours to be a place where children Grow in character, Learn with purpose and Flourish for the future.

This ethos is embedded within the school vision, their mission statement and is clearly demonstrated daily through their core values.

The culture at Longford Park Primary School is one of high expectation and excellence where every child can unlock their potential and become confident, thoughtful and successful members of society. They encourage children to be proud of their achievements and to celebrate success in its wide variety of forms – whether it’s academic progress, creative accomplishment, sporting triumph or social and personal development.

Their nurturing approach, where pupils’ wellbeing is prioritised and every child feels valued and respected, supports the children to develop and model the school values, where they take responsibility for themselves and for others - ensuring that a Longford Park education is well-rounded, empowering and aspirational.

The wonderful school environment, both inside and out, provides Longford Park Primary School with enriching learning spaces used to deliver their inspirational curriculum, serving to motivate and inspire children to develop a lifelong love of learning and a passion for discovery and challenge.

🌱About GLF Schools

Longford Park 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 Longford Park Primary supported by our expert GLF Teacher Training Hub (glftt.org). You’ll benefit from:

• High-quality, school-based training and placement at Longford Park 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
• 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 - Longford Park 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.

📌 Safeguarding & Inclusion

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and trainees to share this commitment. We also strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups and are proud of our inclusive values.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.