CANCELLED – Train to Teach – Get Into Teaching 2022/23

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  • 24/01/2022
    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Train to Teach – Get Into Teaching

A free Train to Teach event providing the perfect opportunity to find out more about teacher training and receive advice from experts and training providers.

Come along and we will tell you everything you need to know about:

  • Funding
  • Different training courses
  • How to submit a successful application
  • How to get school experience
  • Preparing for your training year
  • What a career in teaching is really like

Programme

  • 5.00pm | Welcome and keynote
  • 5.20pm | Workshop session 1
  • 5.40pm | Meet the training providers
  • 6.10pm | Workshop session 2
  • 6.35pm | Meet the ECTs
  • 7.00pm | Finish

Workshops

  1. Writing your application

Get tips on applying, including finding the right referees and writing a personal statement.

  1. Student Finance England

Find out about the funding you could get for teacher training. You can get funding that you do not have to pay back if you train to teach certain subjects. You can also apply for a student loan to cover course fees and living costs.

  1. Getting experience / observing lessons

School experience can help you decide whether teaching is right for you. Spending time in school allows you to:

  • Observe a range of lessons and other teacher responsibilities
  • Talk to Teachers
  • Get an insight into day-to-day school life
  1. Preparing for your training year

Hear from current trainees and from recently qualified teachers who will tell you all you need to know about preparing for a successful training year.

Meet the Training Providers

An opportunity to meet and chat to a range of Primary and Secondary Teacher Training Providers including Universities, School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT’s) and School Direct, including:

  • Cornerstone Academy Trust
  • Dartmoor Teacher Training Partnership
  • Devon Primary SCITT
  • Devonport High School for Boys
  • Exeter Consortium Schools’ Alliance
  • First Federation
  • Plymouth Marjon University
  • Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance
  • South West Teacher Training
  • Teach South West
  • University of Exeter
  • University of Plymouth
  • TLI

 

Date: Monday 24th January 2022

Time: 5.00pm – 7.00pm

Venue: Morley Meadow Primary School

 

Venue:  

Address:
51 Encombe Street,, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7GN, United Kingdom

Description:

Morley Meadow Primary