Primary SCITT

We offer two options within our primary course. These are:

• 3-7 years
• 5-11 years

• GCSE grade 4/C or above in English, mathematics and science or an equivalent qualification.
• An honours degree, ideally 2:2 or above.
• All offers made will be subject to a full DBS check and Fitness for Work assessment.

• You will gain recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – this is the qualification required to teach in England.
• If you opt to complete the academic course with our external provider, you will also gain a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE).

• Unfortunately our programme is not offered as a part-time option.

• The course begins in September and runs for one academic year until the following July.
• You will complete two placements during the year totalling at least 120 days (placement A takes place September-December, placement B takes place January-July).
• You will train four days per week Monday-Thursday in two of our partner schools during these two placements.
• You will receive centre-based training every Friday during your training year.
• Four Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) weeks are spread out throughout the year, allowing you to focus on some key, granular aspects of teaching.
• Before each placement you will attend a two-week centre-based intensive training block.

• The cost of the training is £9250 including the PGCE, or £7500 if you choose to do QTS alone.
• You will normally be able to apply to student finance for a loan to cover these fees.
• You may also be eligible for an additional loan to support your living expenses.

• Trainees must be prepared to travel up to 25 miles to attend their placement schools. Where we can we will take location of home address into account when assigning placements. We aim to ensure commutes are no more than 45minutes maximum.

All applications are done through the DfE’s ‘Apply‘ website.