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John Taylor SCITT: Where Your Teaching Career Begins

Starting your teacher training journey is both exciting and life-changing. At The John Taylor SCITT, you’re not only learning how to teach – you’re beginning to build your professional identity as an educator. From day one, you join a community that values expertise, collaboration, and integrity, and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

This is the start of your career. Let’s help you shape it with pride, confidence, and connection.

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Why This Matters

Becoming a teacher isn’t just about mastering lesson planning or subject knowledge – it’s about developing your professional identity.

How you present yourself as a teacher, the networks you create, and the reflections you share all form part of the story you tell about your journey. By beginning to shape your professional presence now, you’ll:

  • Grow in confidence as you progress through training
  • Strengthen your connections within the John Taylor community and beyond
  • Showcase your role and commitment as a Trainee Teacher with The John Taylor SCITT

Steps to Shape Your Professional Identity

1. Create or Update Your LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn is more than a jobs board – it’s a space where professionals can share, learn, and connect. For you as a trainee teacher, it’s the perfect place to start shaping your professional voice.

  • Job Title: Trainee Teacher at The John Taylor SCITT and feedback.
  • Profile photo: Choose a clear, friendly, and professional headshot
  • Summary: Keep it short but powerful – include your subject or phase, why you’re passionate about teaching, and your commitment to training with us

 

This first step sets the foundation for your online professional identity.

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2. Connect with the Community

Teaching is built on relationships, and so is your professional network. Begin by connecting with the people and organisations who will support you throughout your training:

  • Follow The John Taylor SCITT
  • Follow John Taylor Teaching School Hub
  • Follow John Taylor Multi-Academy Trust (JT MAT)
  • Follow our JT MAT schools, especially your placement school once confirmed
  • Connect with members of the SCITT team: Mike Simmons, Nathan Morland, Louise Houlders, and Vic Knight

 

This will help you feel part of our wider family – and keep you up to date with news, opportunities, and celebrations.

3. Engage Professionally

As you progress through your training year, consider using your LinkedIn profile to share your reflections and milestones. For example:

  • What you’re learning in school placements
  • Key insights from training sessions or conferences
  • Celebrating achievements, both small and big

 

Remember: always keep your posts professional. Celebrate your journey – your growth, your insights, your development – but never share pupil details or anything that could breach confidentiality.

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4. Think Long-Term

Your professional identity doesn’t stop at the end of your training. This is the first step in a much longer journey.

From Trainee Teacher to Early Career Teacher (ECT) and beyond, your professional presence will grow with you. By starting early, you’ll already have a platform that reflects your commitment, celebrates your milestones, and connects you with colleagues across the profession.

Our Values: Inspiration, Collaboration, Integrity

At The John Taylor SCITT, we believe your training should be inspiring, collaborative, and rooted in integrity. Building your professional identity is about more than preparing for the future – it’s about proudly reflecting the values of your SCITT, your MAT, and the profession you’re entering.

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Your Journey Starts Here

This is the beginning of something exciting. You are not just training to be a teacher – you are becoming part of a community of professionals who make a difference every day.

So take that first step: build your profile, connect with your community, and begin shaping your professional identity with pride and ambition.

Welcome to the John Taylor SCITT family. We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you.

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