SCITT PGCE
The PGCE will prepare you for teaching in either Primary (5-11 years), Primary with Early Years Specialism (3-7 years) or Primary with SEN Specialism (5-11 years).
The course runs in line with the school terms in Somerset. It combines classroom experience with taught sessions. You will have 3 school experience placements during the training year, organised by SCIL.
There will be a range of teaching, learning and assessment methods including lectures, workshops, peer group activities, seminars, directed reading, independent research, directed study, presentations, tutorials, fieldwork and use of both formative and summative assessment which draw upon evidence, reflection, analysis and evaluations.
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Why choose SCITT?
Here’s a video with some information on why you should choose us…
We have numerous recruitment events coming up over the next couple months. Come and find out more! (further details below)
SCITT Recruitment Events
Somerset SCITT are hosting recruitment events so you can find out more about becoming a Primary School Teacher.
Dates available:
- 18th April 2024, 9:30am – 12pm – West Monkton Primary School, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, Taunton TA2 8FT – Book here: West Monkton Church of England School – Get school experience – GOV.UK (education.gov.uk)
- 19th April 2024, 10am-12pm – Somerset SCITT Information Event – SCIL, Broughton House, Blackbrook Park Ave, Taunton TA1 2PR – Book through: SCIL@somerset.gov.uk
- 9th May 2024, 4pm – 5:30pm – Get into Teaching (Somerset) – SCIL, Broughton House, Blackbrook Park Ave, Taunton TA1 2PR – Book through: SCIL@somerset.gov.uk
- 21st May 2024, 4pm – 5:30pm – Get into Teaching (Somerset) – SCIL, Broughton House, Blackbrook Park Ave, Taunton TA1 2PR – Book through: SCIL@somerset.gov.uk
- 22nd May 2024, 9:30am-12pm – Somerset SCITT School Experience – West Monkton Primary School, Bridgwater Road, Bathpool, Taunton, TA2 8FT – Book here: https://schoolexperience.education.gov.uk/candidates/schools/146676
- 23rd May 2024, 5pm-8pm – Get into Teaching – South West – Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel, BS1 2EL – Book here: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/events/240523-get-into-teaching-south-west-event
- 14th June 2024, 10am-12pm – Somerset SCITT Information Event – SCIL, Broughton House, Blackbrook Park Ave, Taunton TA1 2PR – Book through: SCIL@somerset.gov.uk