School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
Welcome to Exeter Consortium's
School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) Programmes.
Next Train to Teach Information Event
Wednesday 11th June 2025 | 5.30pm - 6.30pm | Online via Zoom
Wednesday 11th June 2025 | 5.30pm - 6.30pm | Online via Zoom
We work in partnership with over 100 schools across the South West to deliver an exceptional opportunity to learn to teach with outstanding providers. Our partner training organisations are the Ted Wragg Teacher Training Partnership and the University of Exeter, both highly regarded by Ofsted. Each year we warmly welcome around 40 trainee teachers who are selected for their teaching potential regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, faith, sexuality or nationality.
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We are dedicated to preparing teachers of the highest quality who:
* put pupil progress at the heart of everything they do * continuously develop themselves using the principles of deliberate practice * root their classroom practice in up-to-date and relevant research. For additional information about our offerings, information events, courses, and how to apply, please click on the links below. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities. |
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Programme Overviews
Primary (3-7)
Primary (3-7) QTS with PGCE
'Apply' programme code - 2TXN
This is a school-based PGCE course designed for those wishing to specialise in the Early Years which spans pre-school, reception and Key Stage 1. Trainees are immersed in the Early Years with a placement in EYFS and another in KS1. Trainees have specific off-site training that is focused on the Foundation Stage, however to complement this, there is an enhanced programme of study where the trainees train alongside the 5-11 cohort covering the general professional studies programme (GPS) and the curriculum across Key Stages one and two. Those training on the Primary (3-7) course qualify to teach across the primary age range (5-11).
As a school-centred route, we pride ourselves on ensuring our trainees spend as much time in school as possible and focus their energies on teaching, not paperwork. After their Induction, trainees spend the first week of the term in school. This quick immersion into school life, integrated with training sessions at our training base, ensures trainees are able to swiftly start teaching under expert guidance, with time to reflect built into the programme.
primary (5-11)
Primary (5-11) QTS with PGCE
'Apply' programme code - 2BKV
This is a school-based PGCE course designed for those wishing to teach across the Primary age range. Trainees are immersed in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 in their main placement and a second placement in the contrasting Key Stage. They have specific off-site training that is focused on pedagogy and the National Curriculum. However, to complement this there is an enhanced programme of study where the trainees learn alongside the 3-7 cohort, covering the general professional studies programme (GPS) and elements of the Foundation Stage curriculum, supporting them to understand the importance of successful transition from EYFS to KS1 and beyond.
As a school-centred route, we pride ourselves on ensuring our trainees spend as much time in school as possible and focus their energies on teaching, not paperwork. After their Induction, trainees spend the first week of the term in school. This quick immersion into school life, integrated with training sessions at our training base, ensures trainees are able to swiftly start teaching under expert guidance, with time to reflect built into the programme.
primary (SEND)
Primary (SEND) QTS with PGCE
'Apply' programme code - J365
Our Primary (SEND) programme (J365) provides a comprehensive primary training route with an additional placement in a SEND setting for candidates who see their careers being within specialist provision. You will be well prepared to teach across the full primary range as well as building your expertise in working with children with additional needs. The training is entirely practitioner-led, designed and run together with excellent schools and teachers from within our wide partnership. Our partnership proudly sees this route as a recruitment pipeline of excellent teachers for our schools.
As a school-centred route, we pride ourselves on ensuring our trainees spend as much time in school as possible and focus their energies on teaching, not paperwork. After their Induction, trainees spend the first week of the term in school. This quick immersion into school life, integrated with training sessions at our training base, ensures trainees are able to swiftly start teaching under expert guidance, with time to reflect built into the programme.
Our Primary (SEND) programme (J365) provides a comprehensive primary training route with an additional placement in a SEND setting for candidates who see their careers being within specialist provision. You will be well prepared to teach across the full primary range as well as building your expertise in working with children with additional needs. The training is entirely practitioner-led, designed and run together with excellent schools and teachers from within our wide partnership. Our partnership proudly sees this route as a recruitment pipeline of excellent teachers for our schools.
As a school-centred route, we pride ourselves on ensuring our trainees spend as much time in school as possible and focus their energies on teaching, not paperwork. After their Induction, trainees spend the first week of the term in school. This quick immersion into school life, integrated with training sessions at our training base, ensures trainees are able to swiftly start teaching under expert guidance, with time to reflect built into the programme.
Primary (3-7) (Plymouth Hub)
Primary (3-7) QTS with PGCE
'Apply' programme code - T186
This is a Plymouth school-based PGCE course designed for those wishing to specialise in the Early Years which spans pre-school, reception and Key Stage 1. Trainees are immersed in the Early Years with a placement in EYFS and another in KS1. Trainees have specific off-site training in Plymouth that is focused on the Foundation Stage, however to complement this, there is an enhanced programme of study where the trainees train alongside the 5-11 cohort covering the general professional studies programme (GPS) and the curriculum across Key Stages one and two. Those training on the Primary (3-7) course qualify to teach across the primary age range (5-11).
As a school-centred route, we pride ourselves on ensuring our trainees spend as much time in school as possible and focus their energies on teaching, not paperwork. After their Induction, trainees spend the first week of the term in school. This quick immersion into school life, integrated with training sessions at our training base, ensures trainees are able to swiftly start teaching under expert guidance, with time to reflect built into the programme.
primary (5-11) (Plymouth Hub)
Primary (5-11) QTS with PGCE
'Apply' programme code - C918
This is a Plymouth school-based PGCE course designed for those wishing to teach across the Primary age range. Trainees are immersed in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 in their main placement and a second placement in the contrasting Key Stage. Trainees will be based at Marine Academy Primary for most of their face-to-face training seminars and will also have some training based at St Matthew’s CofE Primary, meaning both placements and training will be in Plymouth.
As a school-centred route, we pride ourselves on ensuring our trainees spend as much time in school as possible and focus their energies on teaching, not paperwork. We prioritise matching trainees in our Plymouth Hub to schools with compatible ethos, and a track record of making a difference to their school communities and ensure each trainee experiences two contrasting placements to help them understand the best school culture for them.
After their Induction, trainees spend the first week of the term in school. This quick immersion into school life, integrated with training sessions at our training base, ensures trainees are able to swiftly start teaching under expert guidance, with time to reflect built into the programme.
Primary (3-7) (North Devon Hub)
Primary (3-7) QTS with PGCE
'Apply' programme code - W976
Launch Your Teaching Career in the Heart of North Devon! Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey to become a teacher? Our Primary 3-7 Teacher Training Programme in North Devon (W976) is your chance to join an exceptional, school-based route into teaching, where you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience in local schools, with the majority of quality face-to-face training delivered in North Devon, provided through our key partnership with East the Water Primary School and other well-respected schools across the region.
We pride ourselves on our local, school-centred training approach. You’ll be placed with schools in the stunning North Devon area. We prioritise a strong match between trainees and their placement schools, ensuring you thrive in a supportive environment. Trainees are placed in a ‘home’ school for the Autumn and Summer Terms and a contrasting school for the Spring Term, teaching in the opposite key stage. We also provide adjacent key stage experience. Each trainee has a school mentor and visiting tutor to oversee progress.
primary (5-11) (North Devon Hub)
Primary (5-11) QTS with PGCE
'Apply' programme code - U579
Launch Your Teaching Career in the Heart of North Devon! Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey to become a teacher? Our Primary 5-11 Teacher Training Programme in North Devon (U579) is your chance to join an exceptional, school-based route into teaching, where you’ll gain invaluable hands-on experience in local schools, with the majority of quality face-to-face training delivered in North Devon, provided through our key partnership with East the Water Primary School and other well-respected schools across the region.
We pride ourselves on our local, school-centred training approach. You’ll be placed with schools in the stunning North Devon area. We prioritise a strong match between trainees and their placement schools, ensuring you thrive in a supportive environment. Trainees are placed in a ‘home’ school for the Autumn and Summer Terms and a contrasting school for the Spring Term, teaching in the opposite key stage. We also provide adjacent key stage experience. Each trainee has a school mentor and visiting tutor to oversee progress.
We are happy to chat to anyone considering a career in teaching at anytime.
Please call on (01392) 927171 (Option 2) or email [email protected]
Please call on (01392) 927171 (Option 2) or email [email protected]
