Why Train to be a Teacher

Why train to be a teacher? 

Whether you are considering joining as a graduate straight from university, moving into teaching from a school support role, or changing careers, there is a training route at GLF for you. 

Teaching is a rewarding career like no other. Although it can be challenging at times, you always know that each day you go to work, you make a difference. 

• No two days are the same; you are guaranteed to work as part of a team with whom you can laugh and learn. 
• You can make a difference to the lives of young people as you see them learn, grow, and flourish. 
• If you are passionate about your subject or phase of education, put this to work and inspire the next generation.
• Teaching is a career that offers financial support to train, a competitive starting salary, financial progression as you become a more experienced teacher or move into leadership roles, and a generous pension. 
• There are flexible training routes available. Term-time contracts support candidates in managing work and family life.  
• Training to teach within one of GLF's 43 Schools, offers excellent career progression opportunities within the same Trust. GLF offers a range of career pathways from pastoral support, teaching and learning to leadership. 
• Your continued professional development matters to us. Training to teach with GLF SCITT is like joining our family of partner schools. We will support you throughout your teacher training and first teaching position as an early career teacher and beyond. Learn with and from the experts. 

** For more details on routes into teaching visit the government's Get Into Teaching site https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/train-to-be-a-teacher and to apply using the government 'Apply' service visit https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training **