Oxford/Reading Training Sub-Hub

The new Oxford, Wokingham and Reading sub-hub offers training in both secondary and primary phases and is designed to meet the teacher-training and recruitment needs of the Trust’s schools, across the region.

Covering Reading, Wokingham, Abingdon, Didcot, Oxford, Kidlington, Bicester, Banbury, and surrounding rural areas, the sub-hub can offer trainees placements at both GLF Schools, as well as other partner schools.

Based between the two GLF member schools Aureus School in Didcot and Highdown School in Reading, the weekly delivery sessions which take place on a Friday, alternate accross the two locations to offer both convenience and diversity to trainees accross the Reading and Oxford corridor. 

The sub-hub launched in September 2025 with a mixed cohort of secondary and primary trainee teachers, who benefit from local training on a Friday as well as placements within local GLFand partner schools Mon-Thurs. 

In hosting the sub-hub at Aureus School, Headteacher Kirsty Rogers, embodies GLFs commitment to excellence and to developing both students and future educators. Both Aureus School and training partners Highdown School, are creating an environment where excellent teachers can be trained to fulfil the staffing and education needs of the Reading/Oxfordshire corridor. 

Trainees can benefit from excellent transport links, modern and accessible training facilities and proximity to shops and services.

Information for Trainees: 

Facilities: Training Room N1.10 (this is situated on the first floor and can be accessed via a lift if for anyone unable to use the stairs. Key to be provided on request)

Carparking: Plenty of onsite parking available. 

Transport: Didcot station is approx. 1.5 miles away, but the walk is uphill so not suitable for everyone. Buses stop outside the school at 'Great Western Park'. 

Other: There is a small Asda opposite the school should you require snacks/food. 

Address: Aureus School, Candytuft Way, Harwell, Didcot, OX11 6FF

Telephone: 01235 313713

E-mail Address: info@aureusschool.org