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Train to teach Primary

Our Primary SCITT programme offers training across Key Stages 1 and 2 (5-11 year olds) and leads to you achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

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Course Structure

Induction

Following a  welcome induction in the summer, the course beings with a 2 week Intensive Training & Practice block where you engage with seminars, observe expert teachers apply theory live in the classroom and then build your own skills in key focus areas outside of the classroom environment. 

Core school placement

Your core school placement will begin after you have completed your two-week induction. We organise your core school placement for you, which will be in one of our partner schools

Taught sessions

You will take part in weekly training in the form of seminars, events or self-directed study. This will be complemented by subject focused conferences throughout the year and one weeks intensive training in January and April.

Broader School Experience

During the spring term, you will undertake 6 weeks of contrasting placements. For primary trainees, this means a minimum of 4 weeks in a contrasting primary school and key stage to your main placement. You will also need to experience a minimum of 1 day in a secondary school and 1 in a non-mainstream setting. We aim to meet trainees needs when planning the balance of your placements across the whole 6 weeks. 

What will your course look like?

Entry requirements

Degree
  • You are required to have a degree as this is a postgraduate programme.
  • Overseas or equivalent qualifications are accepted. Overseas qualifications need to be confirmed by UK ENIC.
  • Secondary applicants must prove that they have the required subject knowledge for the subject they wish to teach.
GCSE English
  • You are required to have a GCSE grade C/4 or above in English.
  • Overseas or equivalent qualifications are accepted. Overseas qualifications need to be confirmed by UK ENIC.
  • Please be aware that functional skills level 2 are not equivalent for teacher training.
GCSE Maths
  • You are required to have a GCSE grade C/4 or above in Maths.
  • Overseas or equivalent qualifications are accepted. Overseas qualifications need to be confirmed by UK ENIC.
  • Please be aware that functional skills level 2 are not equivalent for teacher training.
GCSE Science
  • You are required to have a GCSE grade C/4 or above in Science.
  • Overseas or equivalent qualifications are accepted. Overseas qualifications need to be confirmed by UK ENIC.
  • Please be aware that functional skills level 2 are not equivalent for teacher training.

Interview Process

Subject Knowledge Audit

Ahead of your interview you will need to complete a subject knowledge audit where you assess your own subject knowledge

Subject Knowledge Assessment

Ahead of your interview you will need to complete a subject knowledge assessment.

Activity with Pupils

On the day, you’ll undertake a short activity with pupils. We will share full details in your invitation to interview.

Interview

You will be interviewed by lead mentors from our programme and will have the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about our programme. We will send you the interview questions in advance so you have the best chance of a successful experience.

Primary Postgraduate Teacher Training Courses

Primary 5-11 (T523)