Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship

You may be completing your undergraduate degree, undertaking postgraduate study or research, or considering teaching as a change of career. You should have, or be on track to achieve, at least a 2:1 degree in your subject or a closely related discipline, together with the knowledge and enthusiasm to bring your subject to life for young people. We are particularly interested in hearing from graduates in Economics with Mathematics, History, English, Classics and the Sciences. Appointments will reflect both the strength of individual candidates and the needs of our academic departments. Train while you teach Our Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship offers a salaried and fully funded school-based route into the profession, combining classroom experience with high-quality professional training. Working in partnership with the University of Buckingham, you will train towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with the opportunity to undertake a PGCE alongside it. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and a dedicated subject mentor, with regular training, observation and feedback as you develop your classroom practice. Your programme will also include experience in a contrasting school setting. What are we looking for? First and foremost, we are looking for graduates who truly know and love their subject, and who have the potential to share that enthusiasm with young people. We want people who are intellectually curious and committed to continuous learning; who think critically, engage seriously with ideas and demonstrate the initiative and ambition to make the most of opportunities. We value individuals who are open-minded and willing to explore different perspectives. Learning to teach is both challenging and enormously rewarding, so you will need to be reflective, resilient, ready to take risks and open to feedback. You will work closely with mentors and colleagues, making collaboration, community and care for young people essential. We are looking for graduates who lead with integrity, build positive relationships and contribute positively to the life of the school. We are not looking for finished teachers. We are looking for academically strong graduates with excellent subject knowledge, genuine potential and a desire to keep learning, growing and making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people. Previous teaching experience is not essential., Our Habits Framework, built around 12 key dispositions, sits at the heart of the Habs experience. Embedded throughout school life, it combines academic excellence with the qualities young people need to flourish in a rapidly changing world. As a teacher, you will play a vital role in nurturing and role-modelling our habits such as critical thinking, creativity, leadership, resilience, integrity and open-mindedness., If you are an academically strong graduate who loves your subject and are beginning to wonder whether teaching could be for you, we would love to hear from you.

Habs has been awarded Independent School of the Year 2025, with Haberdashers' Elstree Schools receiving both the award for Outstanding Educational Partnerships and the overall top accolade of Independent School of the Year 2025. This national recognition reflects our long-term commitment to educational excellence, innovation and community. It is an exciting and proud moment to be joining our school. The Haberdashers' Elstree Schools are looking for exceptional graduates with excellent subject knowledge to join our Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship and begin their journey towards becoming outstanding teachers.

• We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with the candidate's experience
• Approximately 17 weeks holiday per year.
• Private Pension Scheme through Aegon with four flexible options and generous employer contributions.
• Additional life insurance cover.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential support and advice.
• Financial assistance for further qualifications.
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities.
• Free lunch and refreshments.
• Free onsite parking and access to travel on the school's extensive coach network.
• Complimentary access to state-of-the-art sports facilities, including gym, swimming pool, and fitness classes.
• Wellbeing initiatives such as yoga, mindfulness sessions, and health checks.
• Access to an online GP service for quick and convenient healthcare advice.
• Access to Vivup, our staff benefits platform offering discounts, financial advice, and wellbeing resources.