3rd October 2023 at 9.00am
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10th October 2023 at 9.00am
Start of the 2023 to 2024 recruitment cycle. Candidates can apply for courses.
“If you’re considering applying for a school centred teacher training programme, I would highly recommend it. It is dynamic and rewarding, you will learn a substantial amount from different members of staff, including those outside your own department. In addition to your subject specific training, you will have a pastoral role to fulfil; this is hugely beneficial and definitely adds another dimension to your training. As a Newcastle SCITT trainee, you feel a part of the school and are treated as a full member of staff. It has been an incredible experience for me so far and I would recommend it to anyone considering a career in teaching.”
"The training provided by Newcastle SCITT is deliveredby an incredibly supportive team, who enabled me to grow from being somebodywho had never stood in front of a class, to achieving my goal of becoming anoutstanding teacher. The staff make the effort to get to know each individualtrainee, which created a warm and supportive environment from day one. Withinthe school, the mentors and departments are all dedicated to guiding andhelping you, as they always ensure they set aside time to answer any questionsyou may have."
"The quality of training I received throughout the programme was exceptional and invaluable towards becoming an outstanding teacher."
"The programme at Sacred Heart exceeded my expectations. The level of support that is given by all members of staff involved is outstanding and the mentors are well educated in what is required for their students to succeed."
“Sacred Heart SCITT equipped me to hit the ground running and succeed in my first year teaching. The comprehensive training is delivered by passionate staff. The guidance, support and expertise of the providers gave me the confidence and ability to be the best teacher I can be.”
“I would recommend Sacred Heart SCITT because of their dedication to supporting their trainees and ensuring they have confidence going into their ECT year. I feel like I progressed both personally and professionally due to the expertise of the facilitators and the qualified speakers during the sessions. Everyone I met demonstrated such a strong work ethic and were inspiring to be around; I particularly found the Subject Specialist sessions from the English Department invaluable.”
"The SCITT course enabled me to not only complete my teacher training but to spend more time in my placement school and other schools for training, this was a perfect route for me to complete my training through Sacred Heart SCITT, the team are professional and friendly and offer support throughout the whole course"
"The SCITT training was very useful. It was full of achievable practical tips and advice that I could try in my own lessons with ease. It was also convenient that the sessions were planned around the assignments and went hand in hand with the EPGCE sessions."
"My experience training to teach at Sacred Heart High School (SCITT) has been invaluable. The skills, qualities and level of training has been extremely positive. The progress and journey I took during the year equipped me immensely for my ECT journey. The level of support, the dynamic training sessions, and the well thought out programme was a catalyst, and has put me in good stead to becoming a successful teaching professional. I highly recommend this pathway into teaching’"
Sacred Heart Newcastle SCITT is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England & Wales. Company registration number: 7841435. Registered office: Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9YH
