Severn Training and Schools Alliance

About Severn Training and Schools Alliance

As a trainee on the programme you spend at least 24 weeks of the 39 based in school and as a consequence will be highly employable by the end of the year.

We provide two routes into teaching:

• Primary (5 to 11-year-olds)
• Early Years (3 to 7-year-olds)

Graduates must have, or be on track to gain at least a 2:2 degree to apply.  If you are yet to undertake a degree various levels of funding are available to support part-time study, in the same way that full-time students get support – you need to investigate this with providers, but a degree may be more accessible than you think!  Applicants also need to hold GCSE (or equivalent) English, Maths & Science A-C, or be in the process of pursuing these qualifications at the time of application.

We are proud to work in partnership with The University of Chester, and they provide the academic aspects of our programme. As well as Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) the University will award you the internationally recognised Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) on successful completion of the course.  All academic modules are delivered either virtually or in Telford.

A student loan is available for all participants to cover tuition fees, this doesn’t have to be repaid until you are earning a salary.

On completion of one of our programmes you will be a fully qualified teacher. STSA have a high percentage of trainee teachers who secure jobs before the end of the course each year, and an increasing number of our alumni remain in Telford progressing to middle and senior leadership roles.

Teaching within our Alliance means that you will have the opportunity to work in a Telford school or Early Years setting, alongside outstanding practitioners. Telford primary/EY schools are recognised for their high-quality provision and professionalism, most primary/EY schools are graded outstanding or good by Ofsted.

Are you interested in a Special School placement? STSA is able to offer a limited number of training placements in Special Schools. If you are keen to find out more about experiencing an extensive placement in a Special School please let us know.

Information Sessions

Want to find out more about training to teach with STSA? They hold weekly online information sessions offering the opportunity to find out all about STSA's courses—they will cover everything you need to know including what qualifications you need, how much experience you should have, how you might pay for the course and what financial support is available to you whilst training. You will also have the chance to ask any questions. All sessions are scheduled to run between 5.30-6.30pm, if this time does not suit please get in touch and they will be happy to arrange a different day/time to meet with you. To reserve your place or for more information email them on stsa@taw.org.uk or call STSA on 01952 387237.

Dates:

• 7th January 2025

• 14th January 2025

• 21st January 2025

• 28th January 2025

• 4th February 2025

• 11th February 2025

Courses

• Primary/Early Years Lead School Partner Route (3-7) PGCE with QTS
• Primary Lead School Partner Route (5-11) PGCE with QTS

Find out how to apply for Lead Partner courses

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