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WE ARE RECRUITING FOR OUR 2025/2026 COURSES
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Essex and Thames Education is a charity that runs teacher training courses in Essex, Southend and Thurrock for new and existing teachers in the East of England, including initial teacher training. View ‘Our Courses‘ to see details of all our training programmes.
Essex & Thames Education also provides various other services in Essex, Southend and Thurrock, including professional development opportunities for teachers, leaders and teaching assistants. Contact us to learn more about our CPD training offer, including face-to-face courses and e-learning programmes.
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We provide an extensive support network for all our trainees. This includes pastoral care through tutorials with experienced tutors who are dedicated to your success and wellbeing.
• Access high-quality training programmes designed to help you become an outstanding teacher
• Learn from our experienced and highly qualified professionals in the East of England
• Receive coaching, mentoring and personal support to ensure your success and wellbeing
• Maximise your career prospects – 100% of our graduates secure jobs
• Take advantage of a variety of free course enrichments in a range pf popular areas
• Receive the latest updates on educational research and developments
• Enjoy flexible options for study, including online or virtual sessions
You can start or continue a teacher training application for our 2025-2026 courses.
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Are you a SCHOOL WANTING TO OFFER AN APPRENTICESHIP TO A MEMBER OF YOUR STAFF?
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Applying for Your First Teaching Job? Here’s How to Stand Out!
Securing your first teaching role can feel daunting, but a strong application and interview approach can make all the difference. Here are five key tips to help you succeed:📌 Tailor Your Application – Don’t send a generic application. Show the school why you’re a great fit by linking your experience to their values, curriculum, and priorities.📌 Showcase Your Teaching Philosophy – Schools want to know what kind of teacher you are. Share your approach to classroom management, engagement, and pupil progress.📌 Use Concrete Examples – Avoid vague statements. Instead of saying “I create engaging lessons,” give a real example of a lesson you’ve taught and how it impacted students.📌 Research the School – Read their website, Ofsted reports, and social media. Reference something specific in your application or interview to show genuine interest.📌 Prepare for Interviews – Be ready to discuss lesson planning, behaviour management, and differentiation. Expect scenario-based questions like, “How would you support a struggling learner?”Your first teaching job is a big step, but with preparation and confidence, you can make a great impression. Best of luck to all trainees applying this year!#TeachingJobs #TraineeTeacher #NQT #ECT #EducationCareers #TeacherLife #studentteacher #earlycareerteacher #ect
On #StarWarsDay, we’re reminded that you never forget a good teacher — the ones who guide, inspire, and believe in you, just like Master Yoda.
Here's to all the wise and wonderful teachers out there. Want to become a teacher? Get in touch! #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #maythefourth #starwars #traintoteach #getintoteaching
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We offer a Level 6 Apprentice Teacher route to QTS if you're already working in a supporting school. Train on the job with 4 days in school and 1 day off-site.
You’ll need a supporting school, and some experience of whole class teaching. The school should be paying you at least 1 point on the unqualified teacher’s pay scale for the time you are training. Cost of the training is free for levy-paying schools, and just £450 for non-levy paying schools. Train on the job; 4 days in school and 1 day off-site. There’s also some online webinars and modules. In addition there will be 4 statutory Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) weeks, which are week-long on the job training weeks. The course will last for 12 months, plus 1 day for the award of QTS. There’s then a 3 month period End Point Assessment for the Apprenticeship Award.Candidates will need a GCSE Grade 4 or C in English Maths and Science (or equivalent) and a degree. T&C’s apply.Apply by 31st May for Aug 2025 start.For info, email sarah@ete.org.uk #getintoteaching #teachertraining #essex #southend #thurrock #chelmsford #basildon #colchester #traintoteach #teachereducation #apprentice #teachingassistant![]([{"104":"https:\/\/scontent-lhr8-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t15.5256-10\/495079102_1397876624440546_3949763873872288403_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s130x130_tt6&_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=282d23&_nc_ohc=_vyUGzZgrkEQ7kNvwEI4D3G&_nc_oc=AdkuO-ua12b2pZvmJKrnRzcKz7U-6g8kCs0u_cr_9KP8WCf52LLYvVr9ZeETfN4uZuQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=VbMaY6Js_VbzetHOzqEz_w&oh=00_AfHFIezmf65zFckCu7Ck8B4-8ko4aGBGzoYqLmuYqHRBPQ&oe=681D8593","576":"https:\/\/scontent-lhr8-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t15.5256-10\/495079102_1397876624440546_3949763873872288403_n.jpg?_nc_cat=101&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=282d23&_nc_ohc=_vyUGzZgrkEQ7kNvwEI4D3G&_nc_oc=AdkuO-ua12b2pZvmJKrnRzcKz7U-6g8kCs0u_cr_9KP8WCf52LLYvVr9ZeETfN4uZuQ&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=VbMaY6Js_VbzetHOzqEz_w&oh=00_AfGiH8pfaqukD5619J7jgSy4Ltq-K3uDT-G9xqtpfip7Og&oe=681D8593"}])
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It’s FAQ Friday where we answer some of the common questions we get asked about becoming a teacher. This week: What is a SCITT?
#faqfriday #getintoteaching #traintoteach #teachertraining #teachereducation #education #qts #pgce #scitt
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The Assessment-Only route to QTS is a specialised assessment route, distinct from a traditional training course, for graduates employed on a teaching contract. This route is designed for those with a diverse and comprehensive range of experience in schools or other settings, allowing them to meet all the Teachers’ Standards without the need for further training.
Teachers produce a portfolio of evidence, are observed teaching, and take part in a viva. The cost of qualifying as a teacher through the Assessment only route to QTS is £2,800, payable before the first visit.Additional costs may apply if you are a teacher working abroad who requires an assessment team to travel to carry out an assessment in your home setting, and travel costs might apply if you work in a school a long distance away from the SCITT. We will, of course, try our best to minimise any such costs.More information here -> etpscitt.co.uk/our-courses-pgce-qts/assessment-only-essex-southend-thurrock/#traintoteach #teachinessex #qts #essex #getintoteaching #teachingassistant #teaching
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We tend to lower our expectations so that if we fail, our disappointments won’t hurt. The fear of[...]Strategic Partners
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