Job Introduction
Are you passionate about education and ready to begin your journey as a qualified teacher?
South Farnham Educational Trust, in partnership with South Farnham SCITT, is seeking apprentice teachers to join our wonderful team for September 2025. Secondary Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeships are available in a variety of subject specialisms across our two secondary schools:
- Brighton Hill Community School, a popular, over-subscribed and thriving secondary school based in Basingstoke, Hampshire. This 11 – 16 school has grown from 502 to 1,292 pupils in six years; the school's recent 'Good' OFSTED Inspection contained three 'Outstanding' grades within it
- The Blue Coat School, Basingstoke, a secondary school with 400 years of rich history, for pupils aged 11 to 16 years, rapidly growing under dynamic new leadership since joining SFET.
The one-year Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (PGTA) provides a unique opportunity to earn a salary while you train for your teaching qualification and make a real difference to pupils’ lives.
What we can offer:
- Pay no fees and earn while you learn: Begin your teaching journey on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale while gaining the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) qualification.
- Exceptional training: South Farnham SCITT is an outstanding, innovative, well-established and highly respected provider of Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training.
- Hands-on experience: Work with experienced educators four days a week in the classroom, fully immersing yourself in the teaching experience. Spend the remaining day in structured training with other programme members.
- Kick-start your teaching career – as a paid employee of the school, you may have some responsibility for whole class teaching from day 1. An excellent pathway to build a long-term career in education.
- Specialist support: Access expert guidance from your school mentor and the SF SCITT team, ensuring you excel both academically and professionally.
We are looking for individuals with a passion for supporting, inspiring and teaching pupils, encouraging them to achieve their best.
To become an apprentice teacher, you will need:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths (and science if you want to teach primary)
- a degree (this does not have to be in education)
- to be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of the programme
An important first step towards becoming an apprentice teacher is to secure a school to employ you for the duration of your apprenticeship training. If your application to us is successful, South Farnham Educational Trust will support you with your teacher training application to South Farnham SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training).
Applications to join our wonderful team for September 2025 are now open. Take the first step toward an exciting career in education – apply today!
Why Join South Farnham Educational Trust?
Currently, South Farnham Educational Trust, consists of eleven schools (ten full members and one associate school), a Teaching School Hub and a thriving SCITT.
South Farnham SCITT is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, the inspection team praised the 'Exceptional team around the trainee' that harmoniously provides expert and skilful guidance for trainees and ultimately ensures trainees are 'exceptionally well equipped to start their teaching career'. More details about the provider are available here.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.