Application Process
We are looking for trainee teachers who share our ambition for improving outcomes for children and young people through working collaboratively and empowering learning.
You will need to demonstrate the commitment and resilience needed to become a highly effective teacher and lifelong learner.
Additional qualities we look for throughout the application process are:
Aptitude and readiness for teacher training
Strong passion for teaching and learning specific to age range or subject
Strong sense of moral purpose (linked to CLF HEART values)
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to reflect, be responsive and pro-active
Five Counties SCITT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. We implement safer recruitment procedures, and all successful applicants will be subject to pre-training checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal records check, including a check of the children’s barred list.
Step 1
Step 2
Select the course which best suits you and your circumstances.
Have a look at the courses we offer, and note down the course specific code to use later on in your application
Our CoursesStep 3
Once you have found the course you want to apply for, click on the apply button. You will be taken to the gov.uk teacher training site where you can locate the course code and apply through the 'Apply' system.
As part of your application process you will need to write a personal statement. Please go to the Get into Teaching website for useful application tips.
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
If you are successful you will be sent a conditional offer. If unsuccessful you will be given the opportunity to receive feedback on your application.
Step 1
Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria.Step 2
Select the course which best suits you and your circumstances.
Have a look at the courses we offer, and note down the course specific code to use later on in your application
Our CoursesStep 3
Once you have found the course you want to apply for, click on the apply button. You will be taken to the gov.uk teacher training site where you can locate the course code and apply through the 'Apply' system.
As part of your application process you will need to write a personal statement. Please go to the Get into Teaching website for useful application tips.
Step 4
Provider shortlist and invite to Assessment Day.Step 5
Assessment Day.Step 6
If you are successful you will be sent a conditional offer. If unsuccessful you will be given the opportunity to receive feedback on your application.