Why train with us?
The Three Rivers Teaching School Hub is working in partnership with both Newcastle and Northumbria University to deliver Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and we are always looking for passionate and enthusiastic people to train to become teachers. You will be trained in a highly professional and supportive environment and will develop the skills, knowledge and expertise that will enable you to plan and deliver engaging learning experiences for pupils of all abilities and dispositions.
The Three Rivers Teaching School Hub has developed a strong network of schools to deliver a dynamic School Direct teacher training programme. We work in partnership with Newcastle and Northumbria Universities offering one year full time School Direct placements in primary and secondary settings leading to a full Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
You would become part of this long established partnership of schools that work closely together to share good practice and learn from each other. We are fortunate to be able to offer a wide variety of host schools including first, middle schools and high schools. In our schools trainees feel valued and supported. They have access to a high quality training programme and engage in a wide variety of experiences. Each trainee is assigned a mentor, an expert teacher carefully selected for their ability to develop the practice of new entrants to the profession, allowing them to fulfil their potential to become outstanding practitioners.
See the links below for more information
Teacher Training Information
Why offer a placement?
There are many benefits to hosting trainee teachers, including:
- Professional development. Mentoring trainees is an excellent way to provide development opportunities to staff
- The trainee teacher is an additional resource for the school
- Financial support is provided for host schools
- Playing a pivotal role in developing outstanding teachers
- Trainees bring innovative, research based ideas into the classroom
We are looking to expand our partnership of schools and would welcome a conversation to discuss the benefits of hosting trainee teachers.
Please read our School Direct blog post to see a trainee teachers perspective and get in touch if you are interested.
Get in touch“Teachers are highly skilled and enthusiastic; they are relentless in their drive to help students to achieve their very best.”
Ofsted, 2014