The TKAT SCITT Teacher Training scheme is a highly successful school-based Initial Teacher Training programme which was judged as Good in all aspects by Ofsted in March 2022. Click here to read the full report.

 

Seven reasons to train with TKAT:

1. University leaver or career-changer
   Here at TKAT, we welcome trainees from a wide variety of backgrounds and experience – be it recent graduates from university, or experienced professionals looking to change their career.

2. Train in a variety of subjects
   With TKAT, you can train to teach in either Primary or Secondary schools. We offer a Primary (5-11) programme and Secondary (11-16) programme. You can train in a wide variety of subjects.

3. Classroom-based training
   Trainees will work in school alongside good and outstanding teachers four days a week and attend a professional studies day one day a week at their allocated training hub.

   Whether you train through the TKAT School-Direct Salaried or Non-Salaried routes, you will have an opportunity to gain Qualified Teacher Status and work towards a PGCE qualification, delivered and assessed by Leeds Beckett University.

4. Conveniently located regional training hubs                                     
   We have regional secondary training hubs in Chichester, Essex and Kent. Primary trainees enjoy weekly training sessions at The Atkins Centre in Sidcup.

5. Proven track record                                                                  
   Our results speak for themselves. TKAT SCITT is a highly successful programme, judged as ‘Good in all aspects’ in our last Ofsted inspection (March 2022). Every year, an exceptionally high number of our trainees successfully complete their training.  

“Trainees were overwhelmingly positive about their training year and felt well prepared to start their first teaching post”  External Moderator July 2020 

6. Our caring support team will be there to guide you to success          
   When we’ve asked for feedback from our trainees, we’ve been delighted to discover that our friendly central support team is rated as being a significant factor in their satisfaction with the programme – we proudly provide bespoke support tailored to your individual needs.                                                                        
7. You career can flourish at TKAT                                                               
   TKAT offers a full range of year-round training courses, workshops and learning days that will ensure your continued professional development. Every opportunity for career progression is available to you, from Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) to Headteacher.