A year of learning, a lifetime of opportunity
Start your teaching career with George Spencer SCITT
George Spencer SCITT provides school-centred initial teaching training, combining high-quality professional training with extensive experience in real classrooms.
Working with our network of partnership schools, you’ll learn from experienced teachers, mentors and subject specialists while developing the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to become an effective teacher. Your training year combines expert-led training with practical classrooms experience, giving you opportunities to develop, apply and refine your teaching throughout the year.Your training at a glance
- School-based experience - develop your practice in real classroom settings.
- Expert training and support - learn from experienced teachers, mentors and subject specialists.
- Focused ITaPs - explore key areas of classroom practice in greater depth.
- A supportive training year - build your confidence and teaching practice throughout the programme/
Your Training Year
A supportive journey with expert training and real classroom experience.
Autumn
01
Autumn 1
- Induction
- Main placement school
- ITaP 1 - High expectations and routines
- Special school placement days
- Primary/Secondary experience days
- Weekly training - Thursdays 9am-3pm
02
Autumn 2
- Main placement school
- ITaP 2 - Scaffolds
- Weekly training - Thursdays 9am-3pm
SPRING
03
Spring 1
- Second placement school
- Weekly training - Thursdays 9am-3pm
04
Spring 2
- Main placement school
- ITaP 3 - Curriculum
- Weekly training - Thursdays 9am-3pm
SUMMER
05
Summer 1
- Main placement school
- ITaP 4 - Diagnostic assessment
- Weekly training - Thursdays 9am-3pm
06
Summer 2
- Main placement school
- Final assessment
- Weekly training - Thursdays 9am-12pm