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Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT
If you are looking for professional ‘hands on’ teacher training – whether you are interested in School Direct or SCITT – Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT could be for you.
Just like you, we’re committed to making a difference to young people’s lives. As a teacher, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the best education for children and young people, maximising their opportunities for great life choices and well-being. As a teacher training provider, we are your teachers, enabling you to realise your potential and use it to change lives through excellent education.
As part of Nova Education Trust, one of the top-performing trusts in the country, we are able to offer the chance to train in an excellent variety of city and county schools across the East Midlands. As a trainee with the NTS, you’ll have access to everything that our trust and SCITT’s expertise and resource can offer you in the earliest stages of your career, as well as potential pathways for the rest of your career.
We are delighted to be working closely with the Sheffield Hallam University to ensure our trainees achieve QTS, PGCE and be rewarded with 60 Masters credits.
Subject to application and interview, you could get the chance to teach in Europe as part of the Teaching Together in Europe programme on a fully-funded five-week teaching placement in Brussels, Rome or Prague.
All trainees also have the opportunity to visit Jyvaskyla Teacher Training School in Finland - this usually takes place during the start of the second placement and is a mid-week group trip for the purposes of experiencing the Finnish education system and with an opportunity to teach. Also fully-funded.
You will experience exceptional levels of support both within NTS and within placement schools. As part of the programme enrolment, all trainees will receive additional benefits via the Nova Perks scheme, private health care through BHSF, Chartered College of Teaching membership and career support.
The Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT pathway offers an unrivalled package of support and professional development to all trainees that we have called ‘The Big Seven’. It’s your passport to a societally vital, influential and highly rewarding career.
To find out more about the NTS, our different pathways and ‘The Big Seven’, explore our website, get in touch or come and visit us at one of our open days.
“At Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT, we don’t just train people to complete their Initial Teacher Training; we aim to advance their skills and knowledge to enhance the impact all stakeholders can make in the classroom. This ensures all trainees and mentors develop classroom confidence, techniques and personal skills that will enhance their future career prospects. Our core purpose at the NTS is that, through School Based Initial Teacher Training, we are creating outstanding teachers and school leaders of the future.
As an ITT training provider, we are fully committed to ensuring all trainees feel confident and well-supported by investing in over thirty different deliverers of specialist educational training, ranging from Executive Head Teachers, subject specialists and outstanding teachers. We also believe that through school-centred training we can ensure that every trainee receives continuous support throughout their placements, thus creating a supportive network that can be likened to a caring family.
We believe that all children deserve the best education possible, therefore it is essential that we provide the best teacher training opportunity too.”
Treena PhilpottsDirector of Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT
Open Days
The best way to find out what the Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT can offer is to come and visit us. All events are open to both School Centred ITT applicants and School Direct applicants.
Teaching Taster Days
Teaching Taster Days are an ideal opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching and are available for both Secondary (at Toot Hill School in Bingham) and Primary (at a variety of our partnership schools).
School Experience Weeks
Toot Hill School offers a variety of opportunities to people considering a career in education and are pleased to offer a week's work experience for those interested in teaching, considering a career change or for anyone who has already applied for a place on a teacher training course.
The Big Seven
Here are seven great reasons to train with the Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT:
First class school based training leading to QTS with PGCE and Masters credits
Access to a wide range of schools offering a varied cross phase experience
An international experience visiting a different education system
Leadership development courses and mentoring
Excellent support networks tailored to your needs as a trainee teacher
Exceptional support in securing your first teaching post
Living and working in Nottinghamshire and the surround areas and counties
Pathways to Teacher Training
School Centred Initial Teacher Training (PGCE & 60 MA Credits)
Core and School Direct routes
We offer School Centred Initial Teacher Training across a range of Nottinghamshire Schools in partnership with the university.
This allows you to train in schools, through classroom based experience with the support of a school based mentor, securing a PGCE qualification with MA credits at the end of the year. MA credits provide an opportunity to continue studying as you begin your career as a teacher, learning how to become a great teacher and taking on future leadership roles.
You can train in the following subjects:
Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dance, Design and Technology, English, Geography, History, Maths, MFL (French, German and Spanish), Physical Education, Physics, Religious Education and Social Sciences.
To find out more about the benefits of training with the Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT please click below.
Why Teach?
For many people, teaching is the best job in the world.
It's a job where you can make a difference, using your skills and knowledge every day.
Teaching is a profession that allows you to be creative and innovative. Imaginative lessons and a passion for your subject can make a real impact on the lives of the students you teach.
Teachers are well paid, with good starting salaries and the profession offers excellent opportunities for career development and promotion.
Teaching is an exciting, dynamic and challenging profession, but don't just take our word for it...
Meet some of our trainees
Khadija HanSecondary trainee (Maths)
"I chose to complete my teacher training through NTS because of their strong reputation for excellence and their commitment to high-quality, hands-on practical learning experiences. Their emphasis on fostering diverse teaching strategies and the access to experts in my subject area and all fields in education has proven invaluable to my development over the last year."
Joanna HollandSecondary trainee (Geography)
"I chose to complete my initial teacher training through NTS because of its emphasis on practical experience and live classroom-based learning. I was impressed with the diverse range of opportunities on offer; I had the privilege of gaining a place to teach at St George's International School in Rome. I also visited primary, Voice 21, and EAL focus schools across the year. These experiences allowed me to develop across all areas of my teaching practice."
Rosie MarriottPrimary trainee
"I chose to train with NTS because of their commitment to high-quality, holistic teacher training that reflects current educational practices. NTS’s approach not only provided me with comprehensive theoretical knowledge but also practical experience that is directly relevant to today’s classroom environment. Their support network and innovative training methods have thoroughly prepared me for my role as an ECT, giving me confidence to flourish and a strong foundation to build upon."
Armandeep SanghaPrimary trainee
"I chose Nottinghamshire Torch SCITT for their emphasis on practical, in-school experience and support network. I started in real classrooms, studying from experienced mentors in various schools. I also liked the chance to acquire a PGCE, Master's credits, and leadership development. Overall, knowing I had assistance during my training year gave me the confidence I needed to be ready for teaching."
Chris ThomasSecondary trainee (IT)
"I completed the initial teacher training through NTS in 21-22. The NTS team were all really supportive throughout the course and continue to be now in my first year as an ECT. I'd definitely recommend this course to anyone thinking of becoming a teacher. Thanks again!"
Jordan AndrewsSecondary trainee (Social Sciences)
"NTS stood out to me when I was researching how to begin my route into teaching because of the opportunity it presented for me to get into the classroom early on. The combination of core training days, subject specific training and university days created opportunities for me to develop and become confident in the different areas of my teaching practice."
