Train to Teach with IAT
Our Values:
- A collective responsibility for the education of all students within the Trust
- A fully inclusive approach, maximising the attainment and achievement of every student in a nurturing and challenging educational environment
- An ethos of life-long learning and personal development, enabling students to gain life skills and a positive approach to well-being alongside academic qualifications
Our Aims:
- To improve the quality of educational experience across all schools within the Trust
- To create governance and shared leadership that is committed to developing young people and strives for outstanding educational progress for all students
- To train, recruit and invest in continuing professional development of quality staff across the Trust
- To utilise best practice across the Trust to drive school l improvement
- To maintain a strong commercial skills base at board level and knowledgeable, experienced governors on school local governing bodies
As a trainee teacher at Insignis Academy Trust SCITT, you will train in one of our schools and gain second placement experience at another of our contrasting schools; have opportunities to apply for relevant ECT roles in all of our schools and further develop your career across our growing Trust.
At the start of the programme in September, you’ll have two weeks of intensive training which will focus on the core areas of teaching such as behaviour management and lesson planning. You will have a further two separate weeks of intensive training later in the year.
After an initial two weeks of intensive training, you’ll spend four days a week in the classroom, working alongside outstanding teachers to develop your skills. Your main placement will be at Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School or Princes Risborough School, where you’ll observe lessons, learn how to plan effectively, and gain practical teaching experience. You’ll be supported every step of the way by a dedicated mentor, ensuring you build confidence and expertise.
One day a week is dedicated to focused training and development, designed in collaboration with Teach First’s expert curriculum designers. This structured programme aligns with the academic year, ensuring you receive the right training at the right time. Delivered through a mix of online and face-to-face sessions, this training will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to excel in the classroom and achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE.
To broaden your experience, you’ll also spend six weeks in an alternative Insignis or partner school, starting in January. This invaluable opportunity will expose you to different teaching environments, further preparing you for a successful career.
Train to Teach in these Subjects with Insignis SCITT:
Secondary Subjects:
