Newham Community SCITT programme

We are delighted to partner with Teach First to deliver our Newham Community SCITT programme. Teach First is a national charity dedicated to nurturing teachers and leaders who are passionate about making a real difference where it’s needed most. Our SCITT programme is designed for people who want to dive into teaching from day one. It’s a one-year course that blends hands-on experience with expert training, allowing you to develop your teaching skills directly in the classroom. This programme is perfect if you’re eager to learn on the job while positively impacting your local community. Our approach You’ll receive subject-specific training and develop a deep understanding of what works in the classroom, all while gaining plenty of practical experience. You’ll start your journey in September 2026, stepping into the classroom from day one. Throughout your training, you’ll be supported by a dedicated mentor, there to guide you every step of the way. By the end of the programme, you’ll not only gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) but also a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)—equipping you with both the knowledge and the credentials to launch a successful teaching career. Why train with us? Our one-year training allows you to quickly start working as a fully qualified teacher. After your 12 months of training, you’ll start on a qualified teacher’s starting salary of at least £30,000. You’ll benefit from initial teacher training that’s developed by Teach First and delivered by local Ascend teacher development experts. Teach First are the largest initial teacher training provider in the country, with over 20 years’ experience. Teach Firsts initial teacher training is rated outstanding by Ofsted. You‘ll have year-long support from a subject mentor and a lead mentor. They’ll train you and oversee your progress throughout. You’ll belong to the Newham community and have access to our high-quality professional development across the trust and in your placement school. Our Placement Schools Eastlea Community School Lister Community School Rokeby School Sarah Bonnell School If you are interested in a career in education and would like to experience life in a Newham Community Learning school, then please get in touch to discuss an opportunity to spend a day with us. You will be given the opportunity to observe lessons, meet our students and our current trainee teachers and early career teachers, a real insight of what it is like to train and teach in an NCL school. Eligibility An undergraduate degree, or equivalent. To demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the subject you are applying to teach, either through your degree qualification, your A Levels or relevant experience. Grade 4(C) or above in English and Maths GCSEs, or equivalent qualification. We will not consider candidates with pending GCSEs. Functional skills qualifications are not equivalent to Maths and English GCSEs. We accept most equivalency te