Want To Become A Teacher?

Thank you for clicking on this page, how exciting that you may be about to embark upon such a rewarding, fullfilling and enjoyable career!

At Sythwood Primary & Nursery School, we have many teachers who were trained through the ITT programme and they are now a vital part of what makes our school such a fantastic place to work. If you too have the desire to give children the best possible start in life and want to become a teacher, then please read the information below. 

ITT - Initial teacher training

We would love you to train to teach with us! All BET schools work in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching. 

Our teacher training is a fully immersive school-centred programme - aspiring teachers will be in the classroom from the very start. But full immersion does not mean that you will be thrown in the deep end: our trainees are mentored and have central training once a week. And you’ll have the confidence of knowing that you are participating in a programme that was designed by some of the most experienced teachers and leaders in the country.

Eligibility criteria

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent with a 2:2 or above
• A GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and maths, or equivalent
• Primary candidates will also need a GCSE grade 4/C or above in a science, or equivalent
• Your degree or A-levels will need to be relevant to the subject/phase you wish to teach

ECT programme

All of our Early Career Teachers (ECTs) following the Early Careers Framework in conjunction with the National Institute of Teaching. Our dedicated BET leads for this programme combine with national programme with our High Trust standards ensuring our teachers are supported and challenged to be the best possible practitioners.  

For more details about the ITT programme or the application process, please visit: https://niot.org.uk/programmes/initial-teacher-training