Initial Teaching Training (ITT)

What is School Direct?

School Direct is an employment based Initial Teacher Training Programme

Tall Oaks Academy Trust works in partnership with Bishop Grosseteste University and we currently have fee-paying places available for September 2019-20. All graduates can apply for this route and it is funded through tuition fees. You may be eligible for a bursary.

We are working with a number of partner schools across Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire to provide student teachers with a broad and diverse range of school experiences.

Schools we are working with are:

Castle Wood Academy, Gainsborough

Blyton Cum Laughton CofE Primary School, Gainsborough

Mercer's Wood Academy, Gainsborough

Corringham CofE Primary School

Hemswell Cliff Primary School

The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

Successful completion of training will gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Why train with us?

We offer our School Direct teacher training across our friendly and supportive Multi-Academy Trust, which comprises a two form entry junior school, a one form entry primary school and a growing two form entry primary school. All of our schools are situated in Gainsborough, where we are passionate about raising standards of education for pupils. We also work with other local schools to ensure that our trainees receive a rich and broad experience during their training year. All students who train through us will have opportunities to observe Outstanding teaching within our Trust and partner schools.

Tall Oaks Academy Trust has a long-standing relationship with Bishop Grosseteste University, working in partnership to train good and outstanding teachers. Many teachers who have trained with us through Bishop Grosseteste University have gone on to secure teaching jobs within our schools.

We have a dedicated School Direct Lead within our Trust who will liaise with partner schools, organise placements and lead mentor support not only whilst you are training but also into your NQT year.

Fee Paying Placements

All graduates can apply for this route and it is funded through tuition fees. You may also be eligible for a bursary.