All GST leaders are focused on bringing whole people into their staff teams, not just filling a specific vacancy. If you join a GST school you will bring your personal interests with you to share with children in our rich extra-curricular programme. The school and the Trust will support you to continue your professional and personal achievements.
We invest in our staff and want to keep them with us as their careers develop and mature. There are many examples of colleagues moving between stages of responsibility at a school or more widely within the Trust, including a Head who started her professional journey with us as a teaching assistant.
Qualify to Teach with Us
With a variety of routes to offer, the Griffin Schools Trust family is looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our teams across 2 secondary schools and 10 primary schools.
For all pupils, staff and wider communities, Griffin aims to foster proud traditions, widen horizons and promote high achievement. Unlike other trusts, what makes us different is our warm, friendly and collaborative approach that will make you feel at home from day one.
The School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme is a one-year teacher-training course designed for graduates who want to pursue an academic and internationally recognised qualification within the school that is right for them.
We have partnered with Teach First to ensure our training is informed by the best possible research and benefits from the platforms and networks unique to Teach First. Your training will be comprised of practical experience, weekly 1:1 mentor meetings, conferences and seminars, experience in two or more schools and subject-specific and pedagogical training (teaching methods). Your training is built around you.
At the end of the programme, you will be awarded both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Applying for Available Training Places
Applications for 2025/26 are now open. ITT Courses Available:
You can apply for all of our teaching training places on the Department for Education Portal. When you train to teach with us, you complete your training at the school you apply to. There is no need for you to organise your own placement school at any stage of the training, we can take care of that to allow you to focus on getting the most out of your training. Find out more about our schools here.
For more information or support in your application please contact us by emailing qualify@griffinschoolstrust.org.
Work with Us
Heads look beyond the conventional in selecting candidates for interview and in deciding who to appoint.
Current vacancies are listed below. If there is not a vacancy that suits your career stage or geographical location but you are interested in our Trust and would like to know about future opportunities, please send your CV with a short message about yourself and your ideal next career step to recruitment@griffinschoolstrust.org.
We welcome applications of interest from graduate students seeking internship opportunities as part of their university programme. Click here to find out more.
The Griffin Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We treat people equally regardless of gender, race, disability or sexual orientation and are committed to meet the requirements of the Equalities Act and other relevant legislation. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
GST is passionate about ensuring our staff, as well as our pupils, reach their full potential. We welcome applications from talented individuals who can contribute to and benefit from our values, ethos and vision.
All GST leaders are focused on bringing whole people into their staff teams, not just filling a specific vacancy. If you join a GST school you will bring your personal interests with you to share with children in our rich extra-curricular programme. The school and the Trust will support you to continue your professional and personal achievements.
We invest in our staff and want to keep them with us as their careers develop and mature. There are many examples of colleagues moving between stages of responsibility at a school or more widely within the Trust, including a Head who started her professional journey with us as a teaching assistant.
Qualify to Teach with Us
With a variety of routes to offer, the Griffin Schools Trust family is looking for talented individuals, like you, to join our teams across 2 secondary schools and 10 primary schools.
For all pupils, staff and wider communities, Griffin aims to foster proud traditions, widen horizons and promote high achievement. Unlike other trusts, what makes us different is our warm, friendly and collaborative approach that will make you feel at home from day one.
The School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme is a one-year teacher-training course designed for graduates who want to pursue an academic and internationally recognised qualification within the school that is right for them.
We have partnered with Teach First to ensure our training is informed by the best possible research and benefits from the platforms and networks unique to Teach First. Your training will be comprised of practical experience, weekly 1:1 mentor meetings, conferences and seminars, experience in two or more schools and subject-specific and pedagogical training (teaching methods). Your training is built around you.
At the end of the programme, you will be awarded both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Applying for Available Training Places
Applications for 2025/26 are now open. ITT Courses Available:
You can apply for all of our teaching training places on the Department for Education Portal. When you train to teach with us, you complete your training at the school you apply to. There is no need for you to organise your own placement school at any stage of the training, we can take care of that to allow you to focus on getting the most out of your training. Find out more about our schools here.
For more information or support in your application please contact us by emailing qualify@griffinschoolstrust.org.
Course Overview
Length: One academic year
Entry requirements:
- an undergraduate degree, or equivalent
- the ability to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the subject you’re applying to teach, either through your degree qualification, your A-levels or relevant experience
- Grade 4 (C) or above in English and maths GCSEs, or equivalent qualification
- if applying to teach primary, Grade 4 (C) or above in one science GCSE or equivalent
Recruitment Events and Open Days
Please get in contact with us to book onto one of our ‘Window into Teaching’ experience days.
What is a ‘Window into Teaching’ experience day?
When you apply for a School Centered Initial Teacher Training or a Teaching Apprenticeship, we want you to have every confidence that a Griffin School Trust school is right the place for you.
Our ‘Window into Teaching’ day gives you the opportunity to experience life at one of our schools. During the day you will be able to observe lessons, meet our students and staff, including Trainee and Early Careers Teachers. There will be an opportunity to hear more about our training programmes and ask any questions. Our experience days are tailored to you!
Please email: qualify@griffinschoolstrust.org to arrange your visit.
Morning events will run from 09:00-11:30 and afternoon events will run from 15:15-17:30.
Booking required.
Work with Us
Heads look beyond the conventional in selecting candidates for interview and in deciding who to appoint.
Current vacancies are listed below. If there is not a vacancy that suits your career stage or geographical location but you are interested in our Trust and would like to know about future opportunities, please send your CV with a short message about yourself and your ideal next career step to recruitment@griffinschoolstrust.org.
We welcome applications of interest from graduate students seeking internship opportunities as part of their university programme. Click here to find out more.
The Griffin Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We treat people equally regardless of gender, race, disability or sexual orientation and are committed to meet the requirements of the Equalities Act and other relevant legislation. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
