Become a Teacher
At All Saints you are choosing to start your career in one of the most successful comprehensive schools in the borough. Our success is a reflection of our belief in developing the full potential of both students and teaching professionals. At All Saints, your professional development will be firmly rooted in a supportive environment where you will be trained and mentored by experienced colleagues dedicated to helping you achieve your goal of becoming an exceptional teacher.
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
We have successfully worked with trainee teachers for many years and we offer you a bespoke opportunity that will lead you to gain the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). We collaborate with a number of University providers to offer a wide range of subject specialisms. Our committed and enthusiastic mentors will guide you through this experience. We offer:
- An informative induction day
- Tailored weekly professional study sessions facilitated by experts in school
- Ongoing support by high-quality mentors who will deepen your subject knowledge and teaching practice
Our past trainee teachers said:
‘The most useful thing during my placement was the feedback I was provided by the department on my lessons’
‘I really enjoyed my placement’
‘I have learned a lot of things during this placement, but the one thing I will take on board with me is making
sure that I differentiate for ALL lessons’
Join us as an NQT (Newly Qualified Teacher)
Our NQT programme is the perfect next step after your I.T.T. We offer:
- A dedicated new starter induction day
- High-quality mentors who will deepen your subject knowledge and teaching practice
- Weekly CPD sessions facilitated by experts in the school
- Personalised support - our latest Ofsted report stated that “New staff spoken to by inspectors feel ‘listened to and cared for’”
Ben says:
I really liked the variety of CPD sessions on offer last year. Hearing from colleagues on topics that they were so knowledgeable and passionate about certainly helped improve my teaching over the course of my NQT year.
Aisha says:
Training at All Saints gave me the chance to learn from excellent, experienced teachers. I was also able to get involved in the wider school community such as helping out with the school production. I feel very fortunate to have worked in such a supportive school.
Leon says:
My experience of training to be a teacher at All Saints Catholic School was an experience of true blessing. I was supported by every single staff member and made to feel a part of the community, which enabled me to meet the Teachers' Standards to an exceptional level.
School Experience
Thinking of becoming a teacher? Join us for our two- day School Experience
Getting some classroom experience can help you to decide whether teaching is right for you - it could also strengthen your application.
At All Saints we open our doors to let future teachers get a taste of school life. Over the course of the two days you will:
- Observe a range of lessons
- Have a q and a with students and a 2nd year teacher
- Attend specialist sessions including routes into teaching and what makes a strong application
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/school-experience
