Train to become a teacher
Our trust, the Bellevue Place Education Trust, has partnered with Teach First to deliver our School Centred Initial Teacher Training programme (SCITT). The SCITT programme is based at our school, it is one-year long and involves a powerful mix of live training in class, self-directed study and one-to-one support.
Training with our teachers, in the classroom, will enable you to develop the skills needed and it is ideal for people who are eager to learn on the job.
The programme is 12 months long, and at the end you will gain qualified teacher status (QTS) and Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) awarded by Sheffield Hallam University. Read more on how to become a teacher on the job with us, BPET and Teach First.
School Centred Initial Teacher Training programme
The SCITT programme is one-year long and involves a powerful mix of live training in class, self-directed study and one-to-one support. Our approach is to train teachers as individuals, just like we teach our pupils: individualised learning is at the heart of what we do.
As a trainee, you will be interacting every day with pupils and work as a member of our teaching staff. You’ll receive plenty of practical experience as well as subject-specific training and a deep understanding of effective teaching methods.
The training will enable you to develop your skills in the classroom and it is ideal for people who are eager to learn on the job and make a difference in their community from day one. As a trainee, you will be interacting every day with pupils and working as a member of teaching staff in a school local to you. You’ll receive plenty of practical experience as well as subject-specific training and a deep understanding of effective teaching methods.
You’ll benefit from
- Individualised learning
- A structured one-year programme of training and support
- Online and face-to-face training modules
- Access to expert training materials
- The support of an experienced mentor throughout your training
- At the end of the programme, you will gain qualified teacher status (QTS) and Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) awarded by Sheffield Hallam University
- After your 12 months of training, you’ll start on a qualified teacher’s starting salary of at least £30,000. Pay increases after that are performance-linked and reviewed every year.
Eligibility
To apply you need:
- An undergraduate degree or equivalent
- To demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the subject you are 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, and Grade 4 (C) or above in Science GCSE in order to teach primary.
Fees and financial support
You will be registered as a full-time student throughout the programme so will have access to student benefits and discounts, as well as a student loan to cover your fees. Depending on your subject and qualifications, you may also be eligible for a bursary or grant to support you throughout your training.
We encourage applicants to check on the Department for Education’s website to find out more about funding options.
How to apply
- Read the Teach First SCITT brochure
- Visit the Teach First website for more details
- Apply on the Department for Education’s website (you’ll need to create a login); search for Bellevue Place SCITT.