SCHOOL-CENTRED INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING (SCITT)
Train to teach and power up your postcode
Aldridge Education are delighted to be offering a route into teaching with high quality school-based training taking place in our family of schools across the country. The School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme is a one year teacher training course which enables you to train and develop your skills in the classroom.
Our research-led programme is designed to give you plenty of practical experience as well as subject-specific training and a deep understanding of effective teaching methods.
You’ll be in the classroom from September 2027 and will benefit from the support of a trained mentor throughout your training.
At the end of our programme, you’ll be awarded qualified teacher status (QTS) and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Our partnership
We’re working in partnership with Teach First to develop and deliver this programme. Teach First have worked with a range of educational experts and school leaders to develop our research led SCITT course.
With 20 years’ experience as the largest Initial Teacher Training provider in the country, Teach First are committed to helping all teachers reach their potential and have the greatest impact possible on the pupils they teach.
Teach First's Initial Teacher Training was recently inspected by Ofsted and has again been rated outstanding in all areas.
Subjects we offer
Our September 2027 cohort will be secondary trainees from the following subjects. We have placements available in London, Brighton, Darwen, Warrington and Salford (Manchester). We are also able to offer Primary placements.
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English
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Mathematics
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Science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
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Geography
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RE
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MfL
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Business
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PE
- Music
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History
- Computing
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Primary
Find out more
You will find the full course information on the Teach First website: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/train-to-teach-locally
Further information about funding and support is also available here: getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-support
Any other questions will be answered in our SCITT brochure:
Apply today!
Applications for the 2027 cohort are now open.
To apply please visit Apply for teacher training - GOV.UK and search by provider, choosing Aldridge Education (7A1).
We look forward to hearing from you.
Our SCITT locations
Here to help
If you have any questions please contact Andre Bean, Aldridge Education Trust Lead for Professional Development and SCITT Recruitment Lead, by emailing growingtogether@aldridgeeducation.org
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