SCITT – Teacher Trainee
- Organisation: St John's Leatherhead
- Location: Surrey
- Tenure: Full-time / Term Time
- Closing Date: Friday 9 January 2026
Are you a graduate or career-changer looking to begin an inspiring career in teaching? We offer an exciting opportunity as a trainee teacher here at St John’s School, part of the new Independent Training Hub in partnership with South Farnham SCITT.
Are you a graduate or career-changer looking to begin an inspiring career in teaching?
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to train as a tuition-fee trainee teacher here at St John’s School, as part of the brand new Independent Training Hub established in partnership with South Farnham SCITT, which is an Ofsted Outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training.
We have 3 vacancies available in the following subject areas:
Mathematics, Science, Economics and Business
As a trainee at St John’s, you will:
Train in a highly supportive and vibrant school community
Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) awarded by South Farnham SCITT and a PGCE from the University of Brighton
Develop as a confident reflective practitioner, learning alongside expert colleagues
Work in a sector that values academic excellence, professional autonomy, and personal development
Be part of a growing network of independent schools committed to developing future teachers
ITT Bursaries Available
Generous tax-free bursaries of up to £29,000 are available for eligible subjects. Additional scholarship grants may also be available depending on your degree and training subject.
Entry requirements
A good honours degree (2:2 or above)
GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
A passion for teaching and commitment to children’s learning
Are you a graduate or career-changer looking to begin an inspiring career in teaching? We offer an exciting opportunity as a trainee teacher here at St John’s School, part of the new Independent Training Hub in partnership with South Farnham SCITT.
Description
Are you a graduate or career-changer looking to begin an inspiring career in teaching?
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to train as a tuition-fee trainee teacher here at St John’s School, as part of the brand new Independent Training Hub established in partnership with South Farnham SCITT, which is an Ofsted Outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training.
We have 3 vacancies available in the following subject areas:
Mathematics, Science, Economics and Business
As a trainee at St John’s, you will:
Train in a highly supportive and vibrant school community
Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) awarded by South Farnham SCITT and a PGCE from the University of Brighton
Develop as a confident reflective practitioner, learning alongside expert colleagues
Work in a sector that values academic excellence, professional autonomy, and personal development
Be part of a growing network of independent schools committed to developing future teachers
ITT Bursaries Available
Generous tax-free bursaries of up to £29,000 are available for eligible subjects. Additional scholarship grants may also be available depending on your degree and training subject.
Entry requirements
A good honours degree (2:2 or above)
GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent)
A passion for teaching and commitment to children’s learning
