Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment where theory meets practice. Our programme integrates classroom-based learning with real-world teaching experience, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a supportive and collaborative setting.
Benefit from the guidance of experienced educators who are dedicated to helping you succeed. Our team of mentors and tutors will provide personalised support, constructive feedback, and invaluable insights throughout your journey.
Gain hands-on experience in the classroom from the start. Our SCITT programme emphasises practical teaching placements, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning in a range of educational settings, from EYFS to Secondary, and work with a wide range of students.
Receive personalised professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and expand your expertise. We believe in fostering continuous growth and providing resources for your ongoing development as an educator.
- Immersive Learning Environment
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Immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment where theory meets practice. Our programme integrates classroom-based learning with real-world teaching experience, allowing you to apply your knowledge in a supportive and collaborative setting.
- Expert Guidance
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Benefit from the guidance of experienced educators who are dedicated to helping you succeed. Our team of mentors and tutors will provide personalised support, constructive feedback, and invaluable insights throughout your journey.
- Practical Teaching Experience
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Gain hands-on experience in the classroom from the start. Our SCITT programme emphasises practical teaching placements, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning in a range of educational settings, from EYFS to Secondary, and work with a wide range of students.
- Tailored Professional Development
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Receive personalised professional development opportunities to enhance your teaching skills and expand your expertise. We believe in fostering continuous growth and providing resources for your ongoing development as an educator.
You will be enrolled onto our training partner provider Teach First Programme and allocated a fully trained expert mentor to guide you through your first steps into teaching.
Opportunity to train across a wide range of subjects.
- Work in a large organisation and hear about new teacher posts first-hand and have a prior knowledge and understanding of how the academies in the Trust work.
- Enjoy full access to a comprehensive whole-school CPD programme in every academy. The programme includes strands of subject enhancement, teaching and learning practice, bespoke training opportunities, external consultants and support, as well as an experienced mentor to guide you through your training year.
- Links with educational partners such as teaching & subject hubs and other DFE programmes.
Working within cohesive and supportive faculties.
Trust-wide training covers a diverse range of teaching areas, including understanding how students learn and working with students with special educational needs and disabilities.
Benefits of choosing Alpha for your future career
I have a disability, how will you support me?
We want to make sure that our training programme is open to everybody, so if you have a disability, please let us know on your application so we can accommodate you throughout the process. This will in no way affect your application.
I'm not a recent graduate, am I still able to apply?
Absolutely! Great schools are made of great teachers and we are looking for the very best – whether graduate or career changer. Career changers bring incredible skills and life experience into the classroom.
Do I need work experience?
By the time you decide to apply we really want you to be certain that teaching is the right career for you. That is why it’s great if you do have some experience with young people, even if it’s not in the classroom.
Can I defer for a year?
We’re only able to take on trainees who are ready to start their training next year. However, we would love to talk to you about your career path and how to make a strong application when you’re ready to apply.
If I'm not accepted the first time round, can I apply again?
Absolutely. For some candidates who aren’t accepted this time round, it’s a chance to gain some more work experience and strengthen their application to ensure every success the next time they apply.
If I'm selected, when would I start?
The Alpha Academies Trust SCITT training begins in September, at the start of the academic year, and finishes at the end of the school Summer Term.
Your journey to becoming a teacher begins at interview and we will signpost you to further reading into educational research, subject knowledge development and curriculum resources. We will share a Subject Audit with you (to enable you to develop and enhance your subject and curriculum knowledge prior to the start of SCITT programme), we will offer suggested reading on areas of educational research, and you will be introduced to your placement academy and mentors (where possible) prior to the start of the SCITT programme.
Do I have to do anything once I've got my place?
Alpha Academies Trust SCITT is committed to safeguarding students in our academies, so you will also be asked to complete an enhanced DBS check and engage with any further reading suggested by SCITT leaders.
