New Year, New Career! Thinking about becoming a teacher?
We are holding a special event later this month for anyone who’s interested in becoming a teacher.
The session will answer all your questions, provide a full understanding of your options and guide you towards an exciting career teaching in a primary or secondary school.
We are here to help you. Whether you’re currently at university, you’re a graduate fancying a career change or you’re already working in a school.
The event is organised by Kirklees and Calderdale School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), which has a highly successful track record in developing excellent teachers.
Cllr Carole Pattison, Cabinet Member for Learning, Aspiration and Communities, said:
“Every child deserves a champion – could you be one of our many fabulous teachers who inspire hope and ignite the imagination of children and young people, providing them with the best start in life?
We are proud that our teacher training programme has already supported hundreds of individuals to secure work in local schools. Teachers really do change lives, so please join us to find out more. It could be the best thing you’ve ever done.”
Why choose our training programme?
People who join a school-based teacher training route benefit from working in a school right from the start, instead of being based in a Higher Education setting.
SCITT is a comprehensive programme and trainees are in school from the first day of term, four days a week, with one day at the central training venue.
What to expect from our event
- Information about the routes into teaching, entry criteria and application process
- Understanding of our programme and the day-to-day life of a trainee
- Opportunity to ask questions and find support regarding your application, personal statement etc
- If you’re thinking of changing careers and want to see what school life is really like, we can support you to gain some school experience
Join us on Tuesday January 24 at the KCSCITT Training Centre, Leeds Old Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9BB. You can come along for either 4pm or 5pm as two sessions are taking place. Please note that you will need to be a graduate or completing your degree this year.
There’s lots more information on the SCITT website. You can also email kcscitt@kirklees.gov.uk or call 01484 221177.
Developing learning in Kirklees
We are very proud to be moving forward with Our Kirklees Futures – our long-term vision for learning across the district.
Our Kirklees Futures brings together the full range of education providers, plus wider partners. With the shared aim that learners of all ages will reach their full potential and be equipped with vital skills for life.
To find out more, please visit the Our Kirklees Futures web page.