Glebelands School
Glebelands is a thriving 11-16 mainstream secondary school dedicated to providing an inclusive, supportive, and challenging environment for all students. Our ethos is centred around 'Respect and Achieve', reflecting our commitment to nurturing each student’s personal, social, and academic development.
At Glebelands, we value collaboration, respect, and continuous learning. We believe that education is about inspiring curiosity, building resilience, and helping young people develop the skills they need to succeed in life through opening minds.
Working at Glebelands is both rewarding and dynamic. You will join a friendly, professional team where staff are encouraged to share ideas, develop their practice, and contribute to a positive school culture. Trainee teachers benefit from a supportive environment that balances guidance with opportunities to take the initiative, gain hands-on experience, and see a wide range of teaching approaches in action.
We are proud to offer a school experience that gives trainees a real insight into the teaching profession, helping you build confidence, skills, and a strong foundation for your future career in education.
About our school experience
- Details
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We are delighted to welcome aspiring educators to experience our school firsthand. During your time with us, you will gain a real insight into school life and the teaching profession.
Your day will be structured to give a broad and engaging experience, which may include:
Student lead tour of the school
Observing lessons and a variety of teaching styles in action in your chosen subject area
Interacting with pupils and seeing the school community in practice
Discussion with Head of Department or an experienced department staff member to provide opportunity for your questions to be answered
Learning more about the teacher training process and the support availableOur aim is to provide a welcoming and informative experience that helps you understand what it’s like to work in our school and the opportunities a career in education can offer.
We look forward to sharing our school with you and supporting your journey into teaching.
- Start and finish times
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08.30am to 3.15pm
- Flexible
We are committed to working with individuals to provide the best opportunity to experience a secondary school firsthand. We would welcome a conversation to help you take the first step in visiting us which is convenient to your own commitments.
- Dress code
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Business dress
- Teacher training
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We work in partnership with a range of teacher training organisations and providers. We have links with SFET, i2i, Xavier, and a number of local universities.
Links to more information about our school
- Glebelands School website
- Glebelands School Get Information About Schools
- Ofsted report: Glebelands School
- Performance information: Glebelands School
- Teacher training: Glebelands School
Entry requirements
You must:
- Must have a degree
- Photo identification: passport or driving licence
- DBS check required
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No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.
Placement availability
We offer career experience placements throughout the school year.
- School experience type
- In school
Location
- Address
- Parsonage Road, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 7AN
- Parking
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Yes - on site parking provided
There are two car parks available. Please use the school postcode GU6 7AN which will take you to main car park. This car park is gated, please press the buzzer and reception will let you in.
- School phases
- Secondary (11 to 16)
- Subjects
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- Art and design
- Biology
- Business studies
- Chemistry
- Design and technology
- English
- French
- Geography
- History
- Maths
- Music
- Physical education
- Physics
- Religious education
- Spanish