What our trainees say
We take enormous pride in the significant number of trainees we have supported and guided to become great teachers. Many of these have leadership roles in primary and secondary schools today.
Here's a few of our current trainee's thoughts on:
What motivated them to train to teach?
What made you select EAST SCITT as your provider?
What advice would they have for people thinking about getting into teaching?
Some of our secondary trainee teachers (ID 1308)
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Rhiannon BarborBiology
Rhiannon Barbor
What motivated you to train to teach
The variety of each day
Using prior teaching experience and applying the theory from a PGCE to it.
Teaching a subject you enjoy and have expertise in
Always learning!
'What made you select EAST SCITT as your provider
The network of support provided by the SCITT, mentors, tutors and Jenny Ellis (EAST SCITT Co-ordinator)
Do you have any advice for people thinking about getting into teaching
Got for it!
Make sure you have a diary
Don't compare to others, everyone has their own style, but make sure you learn from others!
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Nathanael AdamsChemistry
Nathanael Adams
What motivated you to train to teach
Hopefully ignite some love of learning
Prepare students for a life not in education and hopefully give them skills to manage well in life.
What made you select EAST SCITT as your provider
It is local and I'd heard from family and friends positive things.
I chose EAST because it is centered on teachers that are in teaching right now
Do you have any advice for people thinking about getting into teaching
Go for it! Go into schools to have a look at what teaching is currently like
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Josh LeechGeography
Josh Leech
What motivated you to train to teachI wanted to be a teacher from a young age and share with students my passion for and knowledge of Geography.What made you select EAST SCITT as your providerI'd heard about EAST SCITT as a student at Farlingaye High School. After weighing up my teaching options at the end of Uni, this seemed like the best programme - lots of hands-on experience, on the job & surrounded by experts.Do you have any advice for people thinking about getting into teachingGo for it! It will be a challenging but amazing journey! -
Jack RennisonHistory
Jack Rennison
What motivated you to train to teach
I have worked in schools since graduating, including teaching English in China, and feel that the next step in my career is to complete my PGCE. I love history and wanted a fast-paced, varied work place where I could engage with my subject. Working with children is highly rewarding and I couldn't stand working in an office.
What made you select EAST SCITT as your provider
I have found the EAST SCITT team warm, supportive and interested in my personal journey since interview. The quality of training is excellent and the number of schools associated with EAST SCITT was also a draw as my travel arrangements mean I am geographically limited.
Do you have any advice for people thinking about getting into teaching
Got for it! Get some experience in schools, even lesson observation for a few days will help; knowing the system is a good place to start. Every day is different and you need to embrace and relish the challenge!
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Jen PullenMaths
Jen Pullen
What motivated you to train to teach
I've always had a passion for maths, which was heavily influenced by two female maths teachers in my education. I now want to inspire further generations to fall in love with maths.
What made you select EAST SCITT as your provider
I've previously worked with Farlingaye's TSST ( Teacher Subject Specialism Training) and enjoyed the variety of professionals available, all with current teaching knowledge.
Do you have any advice for people thinking about getting into teaching
Volunteer at a school for a day or a week and if it is the right choice for you, you will know it. The atmosphere and community is something else.
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Elizabeth WoodMFL
Elizabeth Wood
What motivated you to train to teach
I wanted to fulfil myself vocationally, as I've always been a passionate, unqualified, freelance tutor/Teacher/trainer.
What made you select EAST SCITT as your provider
I like that it is hands-on training and that you get stuck right in. It is taught by working teachers who are very supportive and passionate about the job. EAST SCITT also offers PGCE which is fantastic.
Do you have any advice for people thinking about getting into teaching
Try not to listen to any negativity from others. Teachers are very important and do the job for the love of it.
Primary Trainees (ID 1314)
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Charlotte Du ToitPrimary
Charlotte Du Toit
What motivated you to train to teach
Having worked in a school previously, I wanted to do more, to take ownership of teaching and learning. I wanted to guide children in igniting a love of learning and building confidence in themselves as learners.
Why did you select EAST SCITTT as your provider
They were very supportive over the telephone. The approach to a more balanced workload, especially training alongside family commitments.
Do you have any advice for people thinking about getting into teaching
Grasp every opportunity, the rewards when children succeed are priceless.
A few of our previous trainee's comments
"Couldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for the support of everyone at EAST SCITT"."The passion & enthusiasm across the teaching staff is palpable"
"Very interesting & useful to learn the different concepts involved in the Teaching & Learning of phonics and how the different schemes may vary in their teaching methods".
"Lots of new information but really well delivered. Lots of examples we could relate to. Very useful handouts to keep"" I just wanted to say thanks for all the help and support you have given this past year, and for always being a friendly face at training!"