Training hubs across the North East Fully accredited to award primary and secondary QTS
Welcome to Durham SCITT. It’s the personal attention we give to our trainees which makes this a great place to learn. We pride ourselves on the personal approach. We know there is no such thing as a “typical trainee” so we don’t provide a one-size-fits-all course. With hubs across the North East, there will be a training location to suit you.
We now also offer the Level 6 Teaching Apprenticeship in primary and secondary. Please get in touch for more information.
1000
Trainees trained
20+
Different Courses
Why choose us
We are fully accredited by the DfE to award QTS. We are a small organisation who works at an individual level with every trainee - getting to know exactly what you need. It is our outstanding dedication to teacher training that will help you to grow and become a great teacher. We work with a range of schools and partners to make sure the location and course fits your needs.
- We have trained nearly 1000 trainees since 2006
- In a typical year, nearly 97% of trainees have secured employment by the end of the course
What can you expect
Primary and secondary
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Individual support from your Subject Specialist (Secondary) or Primary Lead
The Primary Lead and the Subject Specialists are expert colleagues you are dedicated to you to support your development.
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Focussed on making it the best journey to being a teacher
A range of schools and settings across the North East, tailored to your location. With a focus on wellbeing, pastoral support and stress management.
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Broad and balanced curriculum
An ambitious, broad and balanced curriculum which includes key research such as cognitive science and supporting pupils with SEND needs.
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High levels of employment
In our program, you’ll acquire an advanced skill set, in-depth knowledge, and practical experience, positioning you with a rewarding career in education.
Courses Training Courses at Durham Scitt
At Durham SCITT we offer primary and secondary teacher training via both the fee paying and the Level 6 Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship routes. Whichever phase/route you choose, our courses are well structured, based on the latest research and tailored to your individual needs. It is the bespoke nature of the courses that makes Durham SCITT a great place to train.
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Primary (5-11)
Both fee-paying and postgraduate teaching apprenticeships are available . Whichever route you decided to take, the programme will include: three school-based placements as well as an EYFS experience. The Professional Studies Programme (PSP) Core and Foundation subject training PGCE. (The apprenticeship route does not include the PGCE)
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Secondary (11-16)
The traditional route into teaching, this secondary programme includes: Two School based placements (Diagnostic in term one and main practice in term’s two and three) The Core Content Programme (CCP), Subject Specialist Programme (SSP), PGCE (60 Masters credits). The apprenticeship route does not include the PGCE.
Interested in one of our courses?
If you’re passionate about teaching and want to embark on a rewarding SCITT teaching course, reach out to us today to explore your educational journey!
More reasons to choose Durham SCITT
There are a lot of reasons to choose Durham SCITT. We were reaccredited for the delivery of teacher training leading to QTS by the DfE. Our high-quality curriculum and our relentless focus on preparing trainees for life as a teacher was recognised as excellent practice. We are with you throughout the journey, and we are the ones who award your QTS. There is no middle man or faceless organisation deciding your fate.
Many of our trainees secure employment at their placement school and 96% of trainees get a job by the end of the course. We have a 100% completion rate in a typical year because of the pastoral and wellbeing support we offer. Our PGCE is worth 60 masters credits and is delivered in partnership with Northumbria University. Primary trainees also benefit from our partnership with an English Hub and we work closely with Northern Lights Teaching School Hub to support their ITT provision. We work with over 100 partnership schools to make sure trainees have the best possible start to their journey to become a teacher.
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Pass Rate
97%
Employment rate
1000
We have trained nearly 1000 trainees since 2006
Our story
Durham SCITT started training teachers in 2005. With an initial focus on ‘applied’ courses, School Centered Initial Teach Training was the new ‘hands on’ way to train to be a teacher. Based predominantly in school, trainees could develop their practice in the classroom, not in a lecture theatre. We offered a range of subjects such as Travel and Tourism and IT, as well as applied science. In 2011, the DfE decided to end applied courses and we began training a wider range of secondary subjects including geography and MFL. Durham SCITT then started training primary teachers in 2013
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