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Schools Direct Teacher Training

Schools Direct Teacher Training

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St Mary’s is the Lead School for a partnership comprised of several schools working in working in conjunction with the London Diocesan Board for Schools School Centred Initial Teacher Training (LDBS SCITT) to recruit and train teachers on the Schools Direct programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with the option of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

We have a wide range of vacancies in both primary and secondary in all subjects. We are keen to recruit high quality graduates; places are highly sought after so please apply as early as possible. Please see our UCAS profile for details.

What is Schools Direct?

Schools Direct is a school based route into teaching. As a Schools Direct trainee training with St Mary’s and our ITT provider, the LDBS SCITT, you’ll learn alongside inspiring, passionate teachers with outstanding pedagogical skills. We will train you to become successful, confident, effective teachers, well equipped to teach in a dynamic and vibrant London primary school. As a Schools Direct trainee you will be employed here or in one of our partnership schools as an unqualified teacher. You will undertake entirely ‘on the job’ teacher training, allowing you to gain the qualifications and practical skills required to become a teacher. Successful Schools Direct trainees will gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with the option to achieve a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) worth 60 Masters level credits.

Entry Requirements

We are seeking high quality graduates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching as a career. You will need the following qualifications for entry to the programme:

  • A degree awarded by a UK university or a recognised equivalent qualification.
  • GCSE English, Maths and Science* at grade C or above or a recognised equivalent qualification. (*primary only)
  • You must pass the professional skills tests in Literacy and Numeracy

(http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/careers/traininganddevelopment/professional)

Classroom experience

Applicants must have first-hand experience of the rewards and challenges training involves and therefore need a minimum of two weeks relevant and recent experience in a school prior to interview.

Fitness to Teach

You will be required to complete a health questionnaire and satisfy Fitness to Teach requirements.

Disclosure and Barring Service

You will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) barred list and criminal records check.

Eligibility to work and study in the UK

If you are not a British national you must ensure that you are eligible to work and study in the UK.

What we are looking for:

We are looking to recruit high calibre candidates who:

  • Are passionate about making a difference to the lives and development of their pupils
  • Have a positive outlook
  • Are patient and adaptable
  • Have good interpersonal skills
  • Are friendly and approachable
  • Are passionate about teaching
  • Are creative and imaginative
  • Have good organisational skills and excellent time management
  • Are reflective and strive to improve their own practice

We want our candidates to demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Creativity and commitment 
    We want talented and creative individuals, with a passion for teaching and learning along with a desire to constantly improve their own practice.
  • Good communication skills
    These are at the heart of effective teaching.
  • Stamina and determination
    We are looking for a commitment to high standards and excellence, combined with the resilience and determination required to meet the demands of the course.
  • Good role models representative of the local population
    We want candidates who demonstrate the qualities outlined above and who are good role models, representative of the wider community. We are also particularly keen to hear from classroom assistants, career changers and those returning to work after a career break.

Check you have the right qualifications

https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/

How to Apply

Candidates should apply via the Department of Education Portal (Train to Teach): https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training.  If successful, you will be invited to interview here or in one of our partnership schools. Candidates will be advised of the exact format in advance though it is likely to include some teaching, written tasks and a formal interview. Applicants who are successful at interview will be offered a conditional place.

What You Study

In addition to your school based training, you will also benefit from approximately 20 centre based training days covering:

  • Subject development
  • Pedagogy
  • Primary curriculum incl. Reading and Phonics, Mathematics and Science
  • Child Protection & Safeguarding
  • Theories of Learning
  • Religious Education
  • Behaviour for Learning
  • Effective Planning
  • Working with children with special needs
  • Voice work
  • Working with children with English as an additional language

PGCE

We strongly support all our trainees to study for their PGCE and meet the cost of this on your behalf. The PGCE demonstrates that you have critically engaged with the research and knowledge base which underpins professional practice.

Assessment

A link tutor from LDBS SCITT will visit you in school at least twice each term to observe your teaching. You will also be assigned a school-based mentor who will meet with you each week and monitor and review your progress.

Afterwards

Once you have qualified, you will be eligible to apply for a job in the school where you train or in another Primary or Secondary School.
If you would like further information, please call on 0207 932 1126 or see the LDBS SCITT
website: www.ldbsscitt-teacher-training.org

LDBS SCITT run a series of Open Information events and Teaching Taster Days throughout the year. These are very useful and informative and we strongly recommend you sign up to gain valuable information about the programme, how to apply and what to expect at the interview. Full details can be found at http://www.ldbsscitt-teacher-training.org/category/alumni/ or email: scitt.admin@london.anglican.org

St Mary’s is the Lead School for a partnership comprised of several schools working in working in conjunction with the London Diocesan Board for Schools School Centred Initial Teacher Training (LDBS SCITT) to recruit and train teachers on the Schools Direct programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with the option of a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

The St Mary’s partnership includes the following schools:

We have a wide range of vacancies in both primary and secondary in all subjects. We’re keen to recruit high quality graduates; places are highly sought after so please apply as early as possible.

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