Reasons to Train
There are many reason that you might be considering when deciding to start your training teacher training.
Make a difference
- Inspire students to dream big and follow their dreams
- To create an inclusive classroom that values diversity and individuality
- Play a key role in shaping the school as a pillar of the local community
Personal and Professional Fulfilment
- Strive to be the best educator possible and support student success
- Model honesty, fairness, and trustworthiness to students and colleagues
Career Progression
- Commit to continuous improvement and leadership within education
- Motivate students and staff by showing that growth and success are always possible
Passion for a Subject
- Find creative ways to engage students with your subject and make learning exciting
- Inspire students to develop their own passions and ambitions
Influence Beyond the Classroom
- Foster a school culture that supports and uplifts its members of the community
- Champion respect for all students, ensuring their voices and needs are heard
- Lead by example with honesty and dedication to student development
Lifelong Learning and Development
- Encourage creativity in teaching and adapt to new educational challenges
- Pursue high standards in professional development and teaching quality
Why train to teach with Potteries Educational Trust?
- Our trainees become a part of the academy, starting on the first INSET day in September
- Gain hands on practical classroom experience
- The majority of your training time is spent inside the classroom
- Expert and supportive Mentoring Team
- Opportunity to train and gain across a diverse range of settings: Primary School, High School and Sixth Form College
- Dedicated training linked to teacher development and the academy setting
- Using research led and modern pedagogy, technology, and classroom strategies
- We train to retain and support our trainees into local schools following successful completion of their course
- Training is delivered by experienced classroom practitioners who are still teaching and able to provide practical examples and advice
- Support packages available to support progress and development
- Bursaries and scholarships are available (dependent on phase and subject)
How to Apply
There are currently two routes:
- Apprenticeship
- School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
