Train to Teach

Do you want to inspire the next generation in your local community?

Do you want hands-on experience from day one in a real classroom environment?

Do you want to shape the future while being mentored by experts every step of the way?

A bit about us…

We are delighted to partner with Teach First to deliver our Newham Community SCITT programme. Teach First is a national charity dedicated to nurturing teachers and leaders who are passionate about making a real difference where it’s needed most.

Our SCITT programme is designed for people who want to dive into teaching from day one. It’s a one-year course that blends hands-on experience with expert training, allowing you to develop your teaching skills directly in the classroom. This programme is perfect if you’re eager to learn on the job while positively impacting your local community.

Check out our SCITT information booklet for more information.

Our approach

You’ll receive subject-specific training and develop a deep understanding of what works in the classroom, all while gaining plenty of practical experience.

You’ll start your journey in September 2025, stepping into the classroom from day one. Throughout your training, you’ll be supported by a dedicated mentor, there to guide you every step of the way.

By the end of the programme, you’ll not only gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) but also a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)—equipping you with both the knowledge and the credentials to launch a successful teaching career.

Why train with us?

Our one-year training allows you to quickly start working as a fully qualified teacher.
After your 12 months of training, you’ll start on a qualified teacher’s starting salary of at least £30,000.
You’ll benefit from initial teacher training that’s developed by Teach First and delivered by local Ascend teacher development experts.
Teach First are the largest initial teacher training provider in the country, with over 20 years’ experience. Teach Firsts initial teacher training is rated outstanding by Ofsted.
You‘ll have year-long support from a subject mentor and a lead mentor. They’ll train you and oversee your progress throughout.
You’ll belong to the Newham community and have access to our high-quality professional development across the trust and in your placement school.

Our placement schools

If you are interested in a career in education and would like to experience life in a Newham Community Learning school, then please get in touch to discuss an opportunity to spend a day with us. You will be given the opportunity to observe lessons, meet our students and our current trainee teachers and early career teachers, a real insight of what it is like to train and teach in an NCL school.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible to apply you will need:

An undergraduate degree or equivalent.
To demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the subject you are applying to teach, either through your degree qualification, your A Levels or relevant experience.
Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths GCSEs, or equivalent qualification. To teach Primary, you will also need Grade 4 (C) or above in Science GCSE.

We will not consider candidates with pending GCSEs. Functional skills qualifications are not equivalent to maths and English GCSEs. Most equivalency test providers are accepted. You will need to have passed your GCSE equivalency test before applying to our programme; we will not be able to process your application until you have passed.

Fees and financial support

The course fees for 2025/2026 are as follows:

For UK students: £9,250.
For International students: £10,950.

You will be registered as a full-time student throughout the programme so have access to lots of student benefits, as well as a student loan to cover your fees. Depending on your subject and qualifications, you may also be eligible for a bursary or grant to support you throughout your training.

Find out more on this website scholarships and bursaries. We encourage potential applicants to find out more about funding options on the Department for Education’s website.

If you have any queries or would like to discuss your application in detail before you apply please email [email protected].

How to apply

Visit http://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training or click the below button and choose Newham Community SCITT as a provider. We will then contact you directly with information about the next steps in the application process. All offers are subject to satisfactory results from the necessary pre-employment checks.

If you have any enquiries, please email [email protected].

Useful Links

Visit Apply for teacher training and choose Newham Community SCITT as a provider.

Visit Get into teaching funding and support to find out more about tuition, bursaries and scholarships.

Visit Our Schools page to find out more about Newham Community schools.