School experience
Getting classroom experience is a great way to help you decide whether teaching could be for you - it could also help to strengthen your application.
At North East SCITT, we currently offer three ways of gaining valuable classroom experience:
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School experience
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Teacher training taster
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Paid internship (for university students)
School Experience
Spend a full or half day in a primary or secondary school
Shadow a department of choice
Observe/support up to five full lessons in your chosen subject, varying in age and ability groups
See how teachers manage a classroom, ask questions and learn useful techniques
Chat with teachers and trainees, and spend time with students of various ages
Teacher Training Taster
A mix of lesson observations and information on teacher training
Observe lessons in your chosen subject
Chat with current teachers
Learn about our Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' course
Discover more on the application process, funding and more
Ask any questions you may have
Paid Summer Internship
Get paid £1,275 for completing a 3-week summer internship
For university students of any year of study
Must be studying STEM subjects, computing or MFL
Support a department of choice, in lessons and working with small intervention groups
Support staff in everyday school life (duties, clubs etc.)
Eligibility criteria
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Bachelor's degree graded 2:2 or above (or equivalent)
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GSSE in maths and English graded 4/C or above (or equivalent)
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GSSE in science graded 4/C or above (or equivalent) for primary trainees only
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A Statement of Comparability from ENIC for overseas candidates only
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Successful safeguarding checks to ensure you have the right to teach
GCSE equivalency
GCSE equivalent qualifications must be obtained via www.equivalencytesting.com
