Are you interested in pursuing a career in teaching?

Leicester and Leicestershire SCITT is an outstanding provider of teacher training. Please visit their website if you would like to know more about training to be a teacher.  www.leics-scitt.co.uk

The 1 year course in either primary or secondary teaching allows you to be based in a school environment from day 1 for your training, and your placements will be in 1 of many schools we work with across Leicester and Leicestershire.

You will work towards obtaining your QTS and a full PGCE award with masters credits in our full time, term time course.

SCITT trainees come from very diverse backgrounds, with very different levels of school and life experience prior to starting the course, but everyone is welcomed into the SCITT community and supported by leading, expert practitioners, to develop their full potential as learners and teachers.

The SCITT offers the following primary PGCE programmes:

  • Primary PGCE (3-7yrs)
  • Primary PGCE (5-11yrs)
  • Primary PGCE with a mathematics specialism (5-11yrs)
  • Primary PGCE with SEND

Secondary subjects offered:

  • Art & Design
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Design Technology
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Mathematics
  • Modern Foreign Language (MFL)
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • RE

Please get in touch with the SCITT: admin@leicesterscitt.co.uk

0116 254 3187 – option 1 for primary – option 2 for secondary

Are you looking to make a difference to children’s lives?

Do you want to pursue a career where every day is different and rewarding?

Did you know that you can now apply to train to teach for the 2025/26 academic year?

We are proud to be a partner school, delivering teacher training through the ‘Outstanding’ (Ofsted May 2023) Inspiring Leaders Teacher Training.

Inspiring Leaders Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training Courses are designed to prepare you for a career in teaching, giving you the skills and knowledge to ensure that every child has the best possible start in life, regardless of their background and circumstances.

By choosing the Inspiring Leaders SCITT route to become Teacher, you will be immersed in the classroom from day one – giving you the experience to develop the skills necessary to be a great teacher and make a difference.

Hand-in-hand with your school experience you will receive training from our friendly and supportive teaching specialists, who understand the journey you are on and will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to be the best teacher you can be.

Please visit their website if you would like to know more about training to be a teacher:

Teach Primary: https://inspiringleadersscitt.com/teach-primary/(opens in new tab)
Teach Secondary: https://inspiringleadersscitt.com/teach-secondary/(opens in new tab)

You can choose from five Primary courses:

Primary 5 -11, Primary 3 – 7, Primary 5 -11 with PE, Primary 5 – 11 with Maths, or Primary with SEND.

Why choose Inspiring Leaders Secondary teacher training course?

The trainees who choose their school-based approach to becoming a secondary school teacher often select it due to the wealth of teaching experience offered, the extensive hands-on practice it provides and the continuous support on offer alongside the training.

Please get in touch for either primary or secondary route via the link below: https://inspiringleadersscitt.com/contact