Initial Teacher Training
Why teach?
There is no job quite like teaching. Being a teacher allows you to ‘make a difference’ every single working day and brings with it an incredible sense of reward that will be hard to find in any other career.
Are you interested in training in Slough? for more information about Slough ITE Partnership click here.
Slough ITE Partnership (University of Reading ITE Hub)
Are you a graduate with a desire to make a difference in your community and to the lives of young people? Are you an enthusiastic individual with strong self-management skills and a passion for your subject and the importance of education? Then train with us for a stimulating and exciting career in teaching.
Who are we?
We are a teacher training partnership (based at TSH Berkshire, Langley) with a long heritage of providing top quality teacher training in partnership with the University of Reading. We are proud to offer local people the opportunity to train to teach within their local community and to attract people from outside the Slough area, giving all the chance to teach Slough’s incredible young people. During their postgraduate teacher training year, our trainees will benefit from placements in two of our schools. All our schools lie within the Slough postcode area which offers excellent public transport links, comparably affordable housing and vibrant urban living with calm green spaces such as Herschel Park and Langley Country Park.
Why train with Slough ITE Partnership?
By training in our partnership you will have the opportunity to train to teach in an exciting variety of schools which celebrate the wonderful, multi-cultural aspect of Slough, nurture every aspect of our young people and provide strong academic rigour. As well as this, our trainees will gain much of their professional training through the University of Reading’s Institute of Education. We are delighted that in May 2024, OFSTED wrote a glowing post inspection report of the university’s Initial Teacher Education provision stating, ‘Trainees have made an excellent choice [to train here]’ and that they ‘benefit immensely from the strength of the purposeful relationships between the university and schools… Schools have a sense of belonging to something special’.
Apply to us if you have a particular school in mind in which you would like to do your teaching practice* or are keen to train within the Slough area.
*we will do our best to accommodate this but it may not always be possible.
What do we offer?
We offer Primary and Secondary Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) with Qualified teacher Status (QTS) or Primary QTS; and Secondary PGCE with QTS through our partnership with the University of Reading.
Our training programmes are full-time, for the duration of ten months and they involve:
A bespoke training experience - you will have your own mentor within your placement school and a professional tutor at university. You will meet with these regularly, both will get to know you and help you nurture your ‘inner-teacher’ in a gentle and supportive way.
Weekly professional studies sessions (either in school or at university) - these will be facilitated by a wide range of experts from academic educationalists, senior school leaders, expert teachers and non-teachers within school.
Opportunities galore - you will have many opportunities to observe different styles of teaching, networking with those within your schools’ community, to gain teaching experience and to involve yourself in the range of extra-curricular activities going on at your placement schools.
How to apply to us:
Firstly, here’s some advice from our ITE partner, the University of Reading:
Becoming a Teacher - Top Tips | University of Reading (youtube.com)
APPLY HERE
NB* search by 'University or other training provider' and type in 'Slough ITE Partnership (7D6)'.
For more advice on how to become a teacher, how funding works and how to apply, go back to TSH Berkshire’s Initial Teacher Training page here or straight to:
Get Into Teaching | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK (education.gov.uk)
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What are the general routes into teaching?
| Routes | Duration of course and further information |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Usually a 3/4 year course for people without a degree. |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) | This is a ten-month course for graduates. Successful trainees will gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong understanding of teaching practices, educational research and theory (which gives 60 credits at Master's level). |
| Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) | This is a ten-month course for graduates. Successful trainees will gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). |
| Assessment Only route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) | If you already have substantial, unqualified teaching experience, you can gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) without additional training through this route. Duration - 12 weeks once you are ready to meet Teacher's Standards. |
| Apprenticeships | There are two types of apprenticeships - for further information click here. |
What is the best type of training course for you?
Find out which type of training course is for you by clicking below.
Why train here?
We are an incredibly diverse region which covers six different local authorities, from rural West Berkshire in the west to busy Slough in the east. From a wide socio-economic field, our 359 schools range from ‘all-through’ schools to middle, upper, nursery, primary, secondary and SEND. We have a mixture of state and multi-academy trust run schools, spanning small rural primaries, large urban secondaries, faith schools and selective and non-selective schools.
As a Hub we work closely with our excellent accredited ITT providers, in particular the IoE University of Reading and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT), with whom we are Lead Partners. Our schools and accredited providers offer a wealth of experience and expertise to you as you develop into an excellent teacher who will have a positive impact on the experiences and outcomes of young people and children.
Training is only the beginning of an exciting career however; by continuing your teaching career in our region, you guarantee yourself TSH Berkshire’s ongoing support with the ‘Golden Thread’ of continued professional development. As a delivery partner with UCL, we support you as an Early Career Teacher as you complete your ECF Induction years and beyond, and onto National Professional Qualifications in Leadership.
Who are our Accredited Providers?
We are the lead partner for our accredited providers; The IoE University of Reading and The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM).
The Institute of Education (IoE) University of Reading, offers a variety of courses, from a foundation degree, undergraduate courses, through to postgraduate qualifications, Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses and additional CPD opportunities.
The IoE University of Reading is ranked as one of the top 10 universities for Education in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2024). The IoE University of Reading provides high-quality, research-informed teaching that will challenge thinking. The IoE University of Reading provides the highest levels of support to ensure that everyone gets the best possible outcome alongside academic tuition which facilitates students' career development, whatever their entry point or previous academic background. To find out more about how to become a teacher at The Institute of Education (IoE) University of Reading and what courses are available to you, click here.
SCITT (School Centered Initial Teacher Training)
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) has been offering School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) in Windsor and Maidenhead since 2002. RBWM provides high quality, local teacher training that benefits the education of the young people across the borough.
RBWM prides itself in providing bespoke training and personalised support that is based around individuals. As a direct result of this unique training, RBWM has an excellent record of trainees achieving Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and gaining employment.
To find out more about the School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) offered by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) click here.
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) SCITT (School Centered Initial Teacher Training)
How do I apply?
You can apply by visiting the DfE Get into Teaching website here.
What funding is available to me?
| Funding type | Table Heading |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | Find out the cost of postgraduate teacher training courses with tuition fees by clicking here. |
| Student finance for teacher training | Find out which loans you could get to help pay your fees and living expenses while you train by clicking here. |
| Bursaries and scholarships | Find out if you are eligible for extra funding depending on the subject you are training to teach by clicking here. |
To find out how it may be possible to fund your teacher training, click here.
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