Across St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust, one thing is clear: great teaching transforms lives.

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That belief is at the heart of its highly successful School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme – a hands-on, research-led route designed for people ready to make a difference from day one.

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This one-year course offers an immersive teacher-training experience built around real classrooms, real pupils, and real professional growth. Trainees spend most of each week working as part of a school team in Liverpool, St Helens, Runcorn, or Wigan, gaining the confidence that only genuine classroom experience can provide.

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From early September, trainees begin their journey supported by expert mentors who guide, challenge, and champion them throughout the year.

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What sets the programme apart is its blend of practical experience and high-quality academic training. Before stepping into the classroom, trainees complete two weeks of intensive preparation focused on essentials such as behaviour management, lesson planning, and effective teaching strategies.

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Once placements begin, weekly training sessions, designed by Teach First curriculum specialists, build knowledge in a carefully sequenced way. Six half-termly modules deepen understanding of assessment, subject pedagogy, inclusivity, and curriculum design.

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Collaboration is key, with live seminars, full-day conferences, and the Brightspace digital platform creating a vibrant learning community across the Trust.

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SCITT trainees also benefit from placements in at least two contrasting schools, including a six-week alternative setting, ensuring they qualify with broad, adaptable experience.

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By the end of the programme, trainees graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE, equipped with classroom fluency and Master’s-level academic insight.

If you’re ready to inspire, ready to grow, and ready to shape the lives of young people in our region, the Trust would love to hear from you.

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Apply now at gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training and select St Joseph Catholic Multi Academy Trust as the provider.