Discover Why The John Taylor SCITT is a Top Choice: Plus, Insights from Our 2023/2024 Graduates
We sat down with our 2023/2024 graduates and discussed why they decided to complete their teacher training with us. We pride ourselves on being a top choice for aspiring teachers seeking a comprehensive teacher training programme.
Building a Strong Community
Creating a strong sense of community is essential for any successful learning environment; training to teach is not always an easy task, which is why we prioritise fostering a friendly and supportive environment here at The John Taylor SCITT. Mike Simmons, Secondary Lead discusses how it’s achieved at the JTSCITT
First Day Nerves
As a teacher training leader, I’ve had the privilege of guiding over 400 aspiring educators on their journey to becoming teachers. Each year, a new cohort of trainees arrives with a mix of excitement and nervousness, eager to embark on a transformative path. But this year was different. This year, my own son was starting school on the very same day.
Teaching English: Reflections of a Trainee’s Journey into the Classroom
Becoming a teacher through the SCITT has been overwhelmingly positive, filled with support and invaluable experience. The guidance and growth opportunities I encountered throughout my training have been pivotal in shaping my career trajectory.
First Term as a Trainee Teacher
Whether you are fresh out of education, or on a new career path, your first term as a trainee teacher will be an exciting one. Read more about the journey here.
Applying to Become a Teacher
Applying to Become a Teacher John Taylor SCITT trainee, Megan Snell, talks about her application process when applying for the Primary Programme. Megan offers advice on applying early and getting prepared for your upcoming course. I applied to JTSCITT in October, having taken the summer to complete my research into teacher training. The JTSCITT offered […]
From Sports Coach to Trainee Primary Teacher
From Sports Coach to Trainee Primary Teacher “Miss” “Where’s Miss” “No, you” “Me? I’m not a Miss, I am a Mr, Mr Jeffery” “Oh, Mr Jeffery” This is a conversation that I had on a weekly basis during my time as a Primary Sports Coach. This was something that I predominantly found in Key Stage […]
Reflection on my Year as a Trainee Teacher
So I’m currently sat on a flight from Krakow to Birmingham, after an emotionally charged day visit to Auschwitz, reflecting on the messages Rabbi Epstein shared with us.
A Change of Career
A Change of Career It’s funny. This whole experience so far has been both the most enjoyable thing I have done but also the most trying, tiring and difficult. When I spoke to friends before I started this teacher training course, I got a bit of a mixed bag of responses from those who were […]
Tackling the First Term as a Trainee Teacher
Tackling the First Term as a Trainee Teacher “Miss.” “Miss Pickerill?” It takes a minute but my brain finally engages and I realise that the child waving their arm in the air is talking to me. After my first half term as a trainee teacher being called ‘miss’ is still quite the novelty. I have to remind […]
