Every great teacher begins somewhere, and at John Taylor SCITT, we believe that the best beginnings are supported by our team of great mentors.
From the very start of training, our trainees benefit from a strong, structured mentoring programme designed to help them grow in confidence, skill, and professional identity. Weekly mentor meetings are at the heart of this process. They offer protected time to pause, reflect, and learn fundamentally creating space for meaningful conversations about classroom practice, progress, and next steps.
These sessions are more than just catch-up. They’re where theory meets practice and where ideas from centre-based training come alive in the classroom. With the guidance of a skilled mentor, trainees explore what works, why it works, and how to keep improving. It’s a process that turns daily teaching experiences into powerful learning opportunities.
Mentors at John Taylor SCITT are experienced, passionate teachers who understand the journey you’re on. They’re there to challenge, guide, and celebrate you by helping you translate your growing knowledge into impact. Through weekly meetings and fortnightly target-setting, you’ll gain clarity about your development, receive personalised feedback, and build the habits of reflective practice that define outstanding teachers.
This purposeful approach ensures that every trainee feels seen, supported, and stretched. It’s also what makes our training so coherent: your mentor will help you connect your centre-based learning to what happens in your classroom every day.
At John Taylor SCITT, we don’t see mentoring as supervision we see it as transformation. It’s about unlocking potential, building resilience, and preparing you to thrive as a professional who can inspire others.
If you’re ready to begin your journey into teaching with guidance that truly makes a difference, join us at John Taylor SCITT where expert mentoring helps you become the teacher you aspire to be.
Becoming a great teacher doesn’t happen by chance – it happens through meaningful support, structured reflection, and expert guidance. At John Taylor SCITT, mentoring sits at the centre of that journey, ensuring every trainee is equipped not only to succeed, but to truly flourish.
If you’re inspired by the idea of training in an environment where your growth is prioritised, your progress is understood, and your potential is nurtured, we’d love to welcome you into our community.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now and start your journey towards becoming the teacher you’re meant to be.
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