PGCE With QTS vs. QTS Only at The John Taylor SCITT: What’s the Difference?
Choosing between PGCE with QTS and QTS Only is a key decision for aspiring teachers. This guide explains the differences, benefits, and career implications of each route at The John Taylor SCITT, helping you decide which teacher training pathway is right for you.
The Power of Mentor Meetings: Turning Potential into Professional Excellence
In this blog, Mike Simmons, JTSCITT Director, discusses the importance of mentor meetings and having regular guidance from a skilled teacher to help challenge and celebrate you during your training.
Reflections on My First Term as a Trainee Teacher.
In this blog, one of our trainees reflects on their first term as trainee teacher – sharing more on how they’ve grown in confidence, managed behaviour and how they’re building foundation for the next stage.
The Power of Lesson Observations: Feedback is Professional and Not Personal
In this blog, Mike Simmons, JTSCITT Director, discusses the importance of lesson observation and getting constructive feedback during your teacher training.
Trust the Process: My First Term as a Trainee Teacher.
In this blog, one of our trainees reflects on their first term as a trainee teacher, sharing insights from training to classroom experience.
Embedding Research at the Heart of Teacher Development: Our Collaboration with the Staffordshire Research School and the Education Endowment Foundation
In this blog, Mike Simmons, Director of JTSCITT, highlights the importance of the summer before teacher training as a valuable time for preparation.
Welcome to Primary Teacher Training: A Blog Documenting First Impressions of SCITT Life.
In this blog, one of our current Primary Teacher Trainees shares their first impressions of life on the John Taylor SCITT programme – from applying and interviewing to classroom experiences and early reflections on teacher training.
The John Taylor SCITT: Where Your Teaching Career Begins
This blog welcomes our new trainees to the JTSCITT, sharing more about our approach, our personalised support and building a teaching career.
It Takes a Whole School to Train a Teacher
In this blog, Mike Simmons, Director of JTSCITT, highlights the importance of the summer before teacher training as a valuable time for preparation.
Welcome to Teacher Training with JTSCITT
This blog welcomes our new trainees to the JTSCITT, sharing more about our approach, our personalised support and building a teaching career.
