Primary & Early Years
WE ARE RECRUITING FOR OUR 2025/2026 COURSES
Visit our ‘How to apply’ page to start your application. If you have any questions before you apply, please feel free to contact a member of our friendly team who will be happy to discuss your journey into teaching with you.
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.
We’d love you to join our ‘SCITT family’.
You can apply now!
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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We offer our trainees the option to enrich their experience on the course with additional sessions exploring Maths, PE or School Leadership. We also offer specialisms in SEND and Behaviour.
Visit our site to find out more information, including:- How to train to be a teacher- How to apply for teacher training- When to apply for teacher training- Routes into teaching, including QTS, PGCE and Assessment Onlyetpscitt.co.uk/#getintoteaching #traintoteach #teachertraining #teaching![]([{"104":"https:\/\/scontent-lhr8-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t15.5256-10\/486812241_517393061438667_7239915091552436561_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s130x130_tt6&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=282d23&_nc_ohc=DNhLriv1IUMQ7kNvwGaDgdq&_nc_oc=AdlGoa3JYc3zXy9dYgl4Vlj9FuTcqRn_xS4XFd9aD-bIjXh66hp7tXnzl3fI80WDV7c&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=YbaQOGt-8jtC3aeVqwTqPQ&oh=00_AYF7B3Khc6uHzxf4cidvhEsEboG2q3Zx6j4bv15PQYzQKg&oe=67F58D98","576":"https:\/\/scontent-lhr8-2.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t15.5256-10\/486812241_517393061438667_7239915091552436561_n.jpg?_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=282d23&_nc_ohc=DNhLriv1IUMQ7kNvwGaDgdq&_nc_oc=AdlGoa3JYc3zXy9dYgl4Vlj9FuTcqRn_xS4XFd9aD-bIjXh66hp7tXnzl3fI80WDV7c&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lhr8-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=YbaQOGt-8jtC3aeVqwTqPQ&oh=00_AYGlEWy2WiR6h9Q-DGaxY-P-lYyGfv1tMcLUbUSkAxD3pA&oe=67F58D98"}])
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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
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Train to teach in Essex. Essex and Thames SCITT works in partnership with over 100 schools across Southend, Essex and Thurrock.
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We are delighted to invite you to the Eastern Region Teaching School Hubs’ 'ITT into ECT' Conference on Thursday 22nd May 2025. 4:30pm-6pm
This online conference is aimed at trainee teachers who will become early career teachers in September 2025Join us to:Find out more about your ECT inductionHear from current ECTsLearn more about the support available during inductionScan the QR code to sign up, or visit: bit.ly/ittintoecf#getintoteaching #eastofengland #teachertraining #ect #ectteacher #traintoteach
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Having High Expectations
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