Primary teacher training

At primary level you’ll get to teach a diverse curriculum that touches upon a wide range of subjects. This gives you the opportunity to make a big impact on pupils’ lives, ensuring they progress seamlessly into secondary education. You can also train as a specialist with an extra focus on certain subjects.

"As well as being eager to learn, my class are inquisitive and enthusiastic about pretty much everything! They make me laugh everyday."

Benefits

Tax-free bursaries of £6,000 are available for eligible primary trainees who specialise in maths. Find out more information about funding here.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your teacher training year

Funding

At Shotton Hall SCITT, your PGCE is awarded by, globally renowned, Durham University

Durham University

We are rated as 'outstanding' by Ofsted for both our primary and secondary phases

Oustanding training

Our lead school, The Academy at Shotton Hall, is one of only 23 Research Schools in the UK

Research School

Complete your initial teacher training year with Shotton Hall SCITT in just 10 months

10-month course

We are in partnership with over 90 education providers across the North East

90+ partner schools

Brush up on your subject knowledge

You may be eligible for a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) programme before you start your teacher training year. The programmes are available to enhance or refresh subject knowledge. Find out more information here.

Lisa Keech

Career changer

WHAT OUR TRAINEES SAY ABOUT US

"Fantastic all round training. What has really stood out for me is how supportive the whole SCITT team have been throughout the year. The highlight was my second placement which was excellent and the perfect fit!"