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Is this the right course for you?

Is the course right for you Are you enthusiastic, hardworking, well organised and ready for a challenging but rewarding year with Poole SCITT?

Are you able to inspire and motivate children?
Are you able to articulate clear and appropriate reasons for wanting to teach?
Are you interested in the process of education and learning, for your pupils and also for yourself?
Are you keen to be part of a team, as a SCITT trainee and in a Primary school?

Trainees on our course come from a variety of backgrounds, some are straight from University, and others have already had previous careers, some working with children in other settings. We welcome all applicants equally.

In our selection process, we are looking for candidates who have the passion and the potential to make the most of a course which ultimately equips them to become an excellent teacher and a credit to the profession.

Our local schools only recruit highly committed and well trained NQTs, so we need to attract the most able and committed people into teaching

Essential entry requirements

Poole SCITT is a postgraduate course - you will require:

An honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK higher Education Institution.
You will also require GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and a Science subject.

In addition we recommend:

That you have a good personal academic record at secondary education and beyond and are familiar with a range of ICT skills
That you will be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to Primary Education and to have spent time working (either paid or in a voluntarily capacity) in a primary school setting. You will be asked to reflect and discuss such experiences during the interview process. A minimum of 1 week (preferably 2) school experience from the previous twelve months is required.
That you seek a strong recommendation from an appropriate referee who is aware of the challenges of a primary school. This will not necessarily be an academic tutor. It may for example be a Head teacher/Senior member of staff from your school experience who can comment on your work with children.

If you are enthusiastic and determined, and aspire to become an excellent teacher then we would like to hear from you. Visit the ‘How to apply’ section for more details.

“The course is extremely hard work and there have been times where I've thought 'I'm not sure I can do this...' but the fantastic support that I received from the staff on the SCITT, staff in schools and my fellow student teachers has kept me going! Although it's hard work, it's also the most rewarding work I have ever done - I can't wait to start in my own classroom! When you get that 'lightbulb' moment from a child, it makes it all worthwhile!”

Trainee 2010-11

I chose a SCITT course because I wanted to learn in a real life context, synonymous to the actual job. I also liked the idea that there were only 28 people on the course, meaning that I could get a personalised learning experience and that I would get to know the other trainees well and be able to ask others for advice."

Trainee 2009-10

“A local provider therefore has a contextual understanding of our structures & organisation. Poole SCITT provides a realistic training environment for students. It is an excellent provision of potential recruitment.”

Rhonda Moore, Lead Learner, Broadstone First School.

“ Poole SCITT is extremely successful in attracting suitable male candidates into primary education, the number being significantly and consistently above the national average.”

OFSTED 2010

“.... strong professional attributes of the trainees, particularly in their development as reflective teachers.”