Why train with us? School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
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Exeter Consortium offers an exceptional opportunity to learn to teach in local schools across Devon and beyond with outstanding providers. Our three hubs in Exeter, Plymouth, and North Devon provide trainees with the flexibility to develop their teaching skills in some of the most sought-after locations in the country. Please don't hesitate to get in touch for more information.​
The well-established excellence in teacher training has come from a commitment across our member schools and partners over the years to offer high quality training programmes and a diverse range of supportive learning environments in our schools.  Many years of experience have seen the development of a learning culture in our schools which values, supports and prioritises the needs of trainees and which has produced a consistently high level of outstanding teachers.

The primary schools we partner with offer a wide range of sizes and locations, from small schools of less than 100 pupils up to rolls of more than 600, and from inner-city sites to the urban fringe - and beyond to surrounding small villages.

​We aim to place trainees in schools close to where they live as well as ensuring that the schools will give them the right training opportunities.
Strengths of our training programme praised by Ofsted:
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- ​Newly qualified teachers are well prepared for their first teaching post
​- Highly regarded by headteachers
- The partnership is overseen effectively by well-qualified leaders
- The welcoming nature of the partnership
- The responsiveness of partnership staff when trainees seek advice
- Personalised support that trainees receive means that trainees’ needs are met exceptionally well
- The partnership’s focus on ‘pedagogy not paperwork’ has been pivotal in supporting trainees to manage their workload
​- Strong communication across the partnership and regular feedback mean that trainees develop into reflective practitioners

Teacher Training in Exeter

​Our training centre, located at Countess Wear Community School in Exeter, features well-equipped classrooms and facilities for a comprehensive teacher training experience. All trainees begin their journey with a three-day induction at our Exeter Hub before starting their school placements at the beginning of the academic year in September.

For those based in Exeter, Torbay and East Devon, our programmes offer in-person sessions on Thursdays and Fridays for 13 weeks of the course. During these sessions, trainees learn from school-based experts, refine teaching strategies with peers and receive personalised guidance from course leaders.

Our Exeter-based hub is ideal for aspiring teachers living in Exmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Sidmouth, Crediton, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot and across East Devon and Mid Devon.

Teacher Training in North Devon

Our North Devon Hub, located at East the Water Primary School in Bideford, provides a convenient, school-based training environment for aspiring teachers in the North Devon area.

Subject leaders at East-the-Water Primary School work closely with the Exeter Hub trainers to deliver a cohesive and consistent teacher training experience. Trainees based in North Devon receive focused instruction in lesson planning, core subjects, and languages in a specialist training room within the school. Trainees are placed with schools in the stunning North Devon area, promoting their well-being and resilience. We prioritise a strong match between trainees and their placement schools, ensuring they thrive in a supportive environment.

Our North Devon hub is ideal for those living in Barnstaple, Bideford, Ilfracombe, South Molton, Torrington, Braunton and across the wider Torridge and North Devon area.

Teacher Training in Plymouth

Our Plymouth Hub benefits from our partnership with two leading schools and Trusts in Plymouth. The training is entirely practitioner-led, designed and run within our Plymouth partnership. This route offers the exciting opportunity to join #TeamMarine at Marine Academy Primary, a double outstanding, inclusive, and aspirational school, as well as the Hub team within the highly respected St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust.

Placements for this course will be based within successful leading schools within the Plymouth area, ensuring trainees are placed close to home, promoting well-being, resilience, and sustainability. We carefully select placement schools, providing a good match for trainees' needs and location.

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.

Our Plymouth hub is ideal for those based in Plymouth, Ivybridge, Saltash, Tavistock, Torpoint and across South West Devon and South East Cornwall.
Choosing the right teaching pathway can be a daunting experience, however once someone recommended I contact Exeter Consortium, the whole experience changed. They were incredibly informative, encouraging and simply friendly! Within minutes of being in the office, I knew it was the right course for me. Being part of a smaller cohort means that they get to know you on a personal basis, they are genuinely interested in helping you progress through the ITT year, providing not only emotional support, but providing exemplary additional seminars and valuable CPD. I would recommend the course to any prospective ITT candidate.
For further information, please contact our friendly ITT Team on 01392 927171 (Option 2)