Jo Richardson is a good school with outstanding leadership. In partnership with other local schools we offer you a fantastic school based opportunity to train in a supportive and aspirational environment. Our staff are excellent practitioners with outstanding behaviour management skills and eager to support and train the next generation of teachers.
The Partnership Learning Teaching School Alliance comprises a network of schools which serve the East London boroughs of Barking & Dagenham and Havering. Led by Sydney Russell, an Outstanding secondary school, Warren Junior, an Outstanding primary school and in partnership with leading London universities, the Partnership Learning Teaching School Alliance offers you a fantastic school based opportunity to train in a supportive and aspirational environment.
Our alliance includes Primary, Secondary 11-18 and a Special School. They are conveniently located and you will have the unique opportunity to experience more than one school, age range and sector. We have successfully worked with trainee teachers for many years and offer you outstanding practical teacher training leading to QTS with the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). This is truly an exceptional opportunity.
Our Higher Education partners, Goldsmiths, Institute of Education, Kings College London and University of East London, are renowned as leaders in the field of teacher training. We have worked hard to build strong links with our university partners so that, together, we can ensure our trainees are supported and successful throughout the course.
What are the benefits of a School centred course?
You will be joining an Outstanding school and its partners and from the outset you will be working with staff who have a proven record of training and professional development. Life in schools is busy and you will be given the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the teacher’s role. You will develop the rigour, professional knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to become a skilful, innovative and reflective teacher. We will provide practical training underpinned by theoretical research.
About this course
Core philosophy of the programme
Our core philosophy is to train the next generation of teachers to inspire, motivate and challenge our students. We will work with you to build a solid foundation from which you can embark upon a rewarding career. We work to create an environment in which teachers and students thrive and feel valued and supported. Parents, teachers and children need excellent teachers in schools and our purpose is to provide them!
The Teaching Experience
Our trainees will engage with a range of schools of varying contexts to develop their practice. There will be a wealth of opportunities available. You will engage in focused observations, professional study, subject workshops and importantly, time will be made available for reflection and planning. You will also work closely with your Subject Mentor, an Outstanding practitioner, to develop pedagogy and subject knowledge.
The Lesson Model
Our trainees join us from day one of the academic year and from the very beginning are treated as part of a team and attend staff meetings and training days. Our staff are our most valuable asset and we work hard to create an environment in which they feel supported and valued.
You will spend most of your time in schools, working alongside your Subject Mentor and other appropriate staff. During the autumn and summer term you will be based at one of the schools in our partnership but during the spring term you will complete a placement in another of our partner schools. Through a process of joint preparation, observation and reflection you will develop your subject knowledge and pedagogy across KS3 and KS4 with exposure to KS5.
The programme will be enhanced by study modules pursued at University.
Feedback from a School Direct students,
“One of the main advantages of Schools Direct was that I made part of the school from day one in September. The maths department has made me feel very welcome, which has allowed me to settle in comfortably and focus on my teaching practice. Additionally the professional studies the partnership provides every week, has definitely helped to make me aware and boost my wider pedagogy!”
“I feel I have grown hugely as a teacher and learner during my time training. JRCS and the partnership have been constant in their support of me as an individual and the training programme as a whole.”
Professional Study Sessions
To consolidate and deepen the classroom experience our trainees regularly receive a formal school based training programme delivered by experts in each field, from across the schools within our Partnership. The training sessions take into consideration and build upon prior experiences and learning.
Entry Requirements:
You should be a graduate, preferably with a 1st or a 2:1 though we are willing to consider applicants who have a 2:2 who can demonstrate a real aptitude for teaching.
You will need at least a grade C in GCSE English and maths.
How to apply
Please contact us to find out further details. You can also visit the Partnership London SCITT website where you can find out more about applying through UCAS.
Contact emails
If you have any queries or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office on 020 8270 6222 or contact Mr S Christie at SChristie@jorichardson.org.uk
