ITT in Oldham & Tameside

We are committed to working together in training and retaining great teachers for schools across the region.

There are many ways that schools can get involved in teacher training; from supporting recruitment, to delivering elements of accredited provider’s courses. One of the most rewarding ways that schools engage is by hosting trainee teachers in their school and championing their success through mentoring. Through this involvement, schools and colleges gain the opportunity to recruit the talented individuals they have helped shape and develop, whilst providing professional development to staff who support and mentor the trainees. Mentors and Professional Mentors also receive guidance and support from the provider, alongside access to innovative research and practice.

Placement information

Each trainee teacher needs experience teaching in a minimum of two schools, supported by a mentor, in order to meet the Teachers’ Standards.

Hosting a placement means schools will provide trainees with:

How schools have benefitted from engaging in ITT

Over 80% of our teaching staff have joined us through ITT placements. Having trainees with us from day one means they are seen as a member of staff by colleagues, pupils and parents. We have the opportunity to “grow our own” whilst providing CPD to existing staff through mentoring. The mentors love working with the trainees and ‘teaching’ the next generation of teachers. Having trainees in schools means we can give our staff and pupils more.

Sarah Davies, Deputy Headteacher, Mayfield Primary School

As a Headteacher, I believe it is our moral purpose to train and develop the next generation of teachers. Equally, we have been impressed by the quality of students placed in our school. This is a successful recruitment source and enables us to make early appointments, particularly in shortage subjects. ITT students bring enthusiasm and a desire to improve, working with experienced staff who themselves have developed their coaching and mentoring skills. More widely across faculties, reflecting on practice comes to the fore. This CPD opportunity is invaluable for members of our school community.

Stephanie Bateman, Headteacher, Fairfield High School for Girls

At Oldham Sixth Form College we have a long and successful history of working with trainee teachers. We are delighted that many of which have secured teaching posts with us and chose to continue their professional journey at OSFC. We have a committed team of subject mentors who coach, support and motivate the development of teaching skills and strategies. Supporting trainees provides new opportunities to keep up to date with subject knowledge and the latest in pedagogical approaches, always reflecting and adapting our own teaching practice. If you have the opportunity to mentor a trainee, embrace it, it really is a rewarding experience for all involved.

Julie Maher, Professional Mentor, Oldham Sixth Form College

Engaging in ITT is essential for all schools so that we can safeguard the profession. In addition to that, working with trainees and the provider brings so many benefits to our school. We get to help shape and mould the next generation of teachers and seeing the trainees develop over the year certainly helps with recruitment. Supporting trainee teachers also provides extensive professional development opportunities for many of the staff within the school and it also keeps us up to date with the latest developments in pedagogy.

Rob Higgins, Headteacher, The Blue Coat School

FAQs

For more information about ITT reforms for 24-25, please see the DfE slide pack here.

Contact us to get involved

If your school is interested in getting involved in ITT, please feel free to get in touch with any questions:

Manchester Nexus SCITT operates as the accredited provider for Oldham and Tameside. To view a list of alternative providers, please visit the Get into Teaching website.