Train To teach

The Sheffield SCITT

The Sheffield SCITT, owned and operated by Notre Dame High School, offers Initial Teacher Training for both Primary and Secondary teaching.

Click here for further information on The Sheffield SCITT and the Initial Teacher Training that is offered. 

What is it all about? View the Internship Padlet here

The Internship Programme offers young people the opportunity to gain a deep experience of teaching.  You will spend three weeks in a secondary school working with students, supporting your department and have the opportunity to spend time in specialist units in school such as SEND and Engage.  You will be allocated a dedicated mentor who will guide you through the experience.

What will it look like?

You will have a handbook with tasks to complete each week. (This must be completed and handed in at the end to initiate your payment)
You will: 
-have a lesson timetable
-complete lesson observations
-attend department and full staff meetings
You may:
-work in small groups to support learners 
-work in student trials
-support teachers in lessons
-be involved in wider school activities such as Sports Days and trips
-create resources
-help to run pre-existing STEM clubs or help to set one up
-support Year 6/7 transition activities
-carry out some sample marking

Dates for 2022

Your internship will run for three weeks beginning Monday June 27th-July 15th*

_{*Variations to the three week block will be considered for extenuating circumstances on an individual basis.}

Post-programme support

You will continue to receive support from Hallam TSA in the following ways:
-support with SCITT application
-guaranteed SCITT interview (one/two year deferral option available)
-continued contact with mentor
-opportunities to attend HUB events (STEM, Computing)
-leave with a formal reference from your mentor