Secondary

Train to Teach Secondary

Secondary teachers have an incredible impact on young minds, guiding learners through key academic and personal growth years. As a secondary teacher, you have the power to inspire, challenge, and shape the future, helping learners unlock their full potential and develop a passion for learning that lasts a lifetime.

Our training programme, is designed to provide you with the comprehensive knowledge, skills, and experience needed to become an exceptional teacher. Central to our training are two enhanced placement opportunities. These placements will deepen your understanding of the educational journey and the diverse experiences of children.

Our hands-on approach places you in the classroom from day one, working closely with experienced teachers. You will begin by observing effective teaching practices, gaining valuable insight into how teachers inspire and motivate learners to succeed. As you progress, you will have opportunities to team teach and lead your own lessons. With placements across a range of local schools and specialised experience days in diverse educational settings—such as special schools, alternative provisions, and colleges—you will expand your skill set and deepen your teaching expertise.

Our approach ensures that you are well-supported and well-prepared at every stage, setting you up for a rewarding career in education where you can make a meaningful impact . By the end of our program, you will achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) accredited by Sheffield Hallam University, setting you on a path to a fulfilling and impactful career in education. Embrace the chance to make a difference and inspire the future… your journey starts here!

Secondary Programme Subjects

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Course Structure

We collaborate with Teach First to offer their exceptional School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme.
The below is an overview of the course structure for our SCITT programme.

Time Commitment

Five days per week (four days in school, one day training off site).

Induction

You’ll begin with a two-week induction before starting your school placement. This is a great chance to meet your peers, dive into key learnings, and prepare for the exciting journey ahead in your core school placement.

Core School Placement

Following your induction, your core school placement will commence. We will arrange this for you at one of our partner schools, providing a supportive environment for you to start putting your training into practice.

Taught Sessions

Throughout the program, you will participate in weekly training through seminars, events, or self-directed study. This will be further enriched by subject-focused conferences during the year, alongside one-week intensive training sessions in both January and April.

Second School Placement

In Half Term 3 (January), you’ll embark on a six-week second school placement, which we will also organise at one of our partner schools.

Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in special schools and alternative provision settings, broadening your understanding of diverse educational environments

Register Now!

Applications for September 2026 will open in October 2025.
Please read the Train to Teach area of our website to discover more about the application process. Alternatively, contact us to register your interest now.

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