• A
  • A
  • A

What is SCITT?

SCITT, which stands for School Centred Initial Teacher Training, is a one-year training programme that leads not only to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) but can also lead to a PGCE Primary Education (post-graduate certificate of education).

During the year, you will spend part of your time in Hendon, north-west London, being taught how to teach across the primary curriculum. You will also spend around 120 days training in high-performing schools.

This course is the best of both worlds – a university style training with significant hands-on experience. By the end of the course you will be well-equipped to enter any classroom.

We are a small provider offering excellent support and 1-1 mentoring. We generally do not have more than 20 trainees on the course so we are able to fully invest in your development.

We have a high record for employment over recent years.

Why Train at LSJS?

LSJS is an Outstanding provider of Teacher Training. We offer the chance to train as a Primary School Teacher, or a Primary Jewish Studies Teacher. LSJS has a high employment record and you will be given the best start in your career.

 

You will learn the basics of how to be an amazing teacher. You will cover the subject knowledge required to teach across the primary curriculum including English, Maths, Science and foundation subjects. We place a real emphasis on practical elements of teaching with expert tuition in creating exciting lessons, using technology as well as class and behaviour management.

Over the course, you will develop the tools and confidence to teach a class and quickly rise to senior leadership.

You will learn how to teach in a faith school: Over 1/4 of schools are faith schools – focusing on Jewish schools, you will learn to be comfortable teaching the national curriculum whilst respectful of religious beliefs and British values.

All trainees are allocated a SCITT Professional Tutor who is responsible for monitoring the trainee’s progress during school experiences. Through seminars on applying for your first job and preparing for interviews, your are supported to help secure your first teaching position.

Course Outline

The SCITT course allows you the chance to develop you skills during interactive lectures and then put them into practice in the classroom.

The training is split into two locations: In Hendon and in high-performing schools

In Hendon you will learn all the subject knowledge, classroom skills and techniques to be able to teach in any primary school. In schools  you will start by observing the teachers and slowly taking over until you are confident enough to teach a whole week’s worth of lessons.

The course is split into 3 terms, with school placements in every term.

During the second term you will  have a placement in a diverse, secular school. This practice enables you to learn how to integrate children from a variety of cultures, speaking a variety of languages. Trainees are trained to make the curriculum accessible to all children.

Distinctive Features

• The course offers content particularly relevant to the schools and the communities in which we work. The study of inclusion is a focus of our programme with an emphasis on preparing trainees to teach children from diverse backgrounds for example children with special educational needs and children for whom English is an additional language.

• There is a clear link between subject knowledge, pedagogy and pupil learning in both centre and school based training. Centre based training is enhanced by activities, tasks and assignments set in school.

•Your own Professional Tutor who is responsible for monitoring your progress during school experiences.

Seminars on applying for your first job as well as interview preparation to help secure that first teaching position.

• As part of the course, all trainees undertake a PGCE accredited by Roehampton University. All trainees are expected to reach the PGCE qualification level as well as QTS with 60 credits at Masters level.

 

What will I learn?

The course includes the following components:

  • How children develop emotionally, cognitively and physically.
  • How children learn.
  • Strategies for a successful lesson including behaviour management.
  • How to plan outstanding lessons.
  • How to asses pupil progress.
  • Safeguarding Children and Child Protection.
  • Special Educational Needs and Inclusion.
  • Government priorities such as phonics and teaching literacy and behaviour management.
  • Developing subject knowledge.
  • You will be supported to become effective learners, to understand the expectations of the programme, and make the most of the support available. You will develop a reflective approach to you own learning and development.

Training in the Core Subjects

These lectures focus on the development of teaching skills in the core subjects: maths, English and science.

Taught sessions will include practical activities which will offer you the opportunity to develop your own knowledge of these subjects in addition to learning about effective practice. School-based tasks and assignments will encourage you to put your newly acquired knowledge, understanding and skills into practice.

Training in the Foundation Subjects

You will gain an understanding of the separate subjects and how these may be integrated in cross-curricular teaching and learning in Key Stages 1&2. Lectures and practical experiences will take place in our consortium schools.

The relevant early learning stages of the Foundation Stage Curriculum are included.

Taught sessions will include practical activities which will offer you the opportunity to develop your own knowledge of these subjects in addition to learning about effective practice. School-based tasks and assignments will encourage you to put your newly acquired knowledge, understanding and skills into practice.

Teaching and Classroom Management

This module will give you a better understanding about the core theories and ideas behind why pupils misbehave. This will enable you to  promote quality learning and appropriate behaviour. The training covers what pupil, school and home factors are the causes of challenging behaviour.

You will learn how to promote behaviour for learning across a range of school contexts through developing an understanding of how behaviour develops, strategies for promoting positive behaviour including attitudes and dispositions, and overcoming barriers to learning.

Teaching and Learning in the Early Years

In addition to the training provided for all curriculum subjects a time is spent in a consortium school focusing entirely on the Early Years. This will give you the chance to recognise the importance of early years education and the implications of good early years practice for later learning.

The SCITT course has high expectations and seeks to ensure that graduates remain committed to a successful teaching career. The programme requires a tremendous commitment from all trainees in order to be successful in our very rigorous course.

Where will I train?

Your training will be split between two centres: lectures will generally take place in our Hendon campus and your school placement will be within a 12 mile radius of LSJS.

We place our trainees in supportive high-performing schools.

Our consortium of schools include;

  • Beis Yaakov Primary School (Girls)
  • Beit Shvidler Primary School
  • Etz Chaim Jewish Primary School
  • Hasmonean Primary School
  • Hertsmere Jewish Primary School
  • Independent Jewish Day School
  • Kerem Primary School
  • Mathilda Marks-Kennedy School
  • Menorah Foundation Primary School
  • Menorah Primary School
  • Sinai Jewish Primary School
  • Moriah Jewish Day School
  • North West London Jewish Day School
  • Pardes House Primary School
  • Rimon Jewish Primary School
  • Rosh Pinah Primary School
  • Simon Marks Jewish Primary School
  • Torah Temimah Primary School
  • Wolfson Hillel Primary School

You must:

Trainees must meet the National requirements for trainee teachers which include:

Having an undergraduate degree of a United Kingdom higher education institution or equivalent qualification

Having achieved a standard equivalent to a grade 4 in the GCSE examinations in English, mathematics and in a science subject

Be able to communicate clearly and accurately in Standard English

Competence in numeracy and literacy

Jewish Studies / Limmudei Kodesh track candidates should be able to evidence a proven academic foundation of continued learning relevant to the requirements of the target cluster

Non UK Residents must check in the first instance if they are eligible to work in the UK

Applicants must also possess personal and intellectual qualities as deemed appropriate by us and meet the Secretary of State’s requirements for physical and mental Fitness to Teach as detailed in the Department for Children, Schools, Families R1.5d Qualifying to Teach (2007)

Trainees will be required to obtain a DBS enhanced certificate. We will help you organise this.

You will need to demonstrate (at interview and through your application) the academic ability to reach a PGCE level.

Applicants with non-British qualifications

If you hold a degree or other qualifications from a non-UK institution, you must verify their equivalence through the National Recognition Information Centre for the UK (UK NARIC): Tel: 01242 260 010

Applicants who do not hold English, maths or science GCSE Grade C

If you do not hold a GCSE in maths, English or science at grade 4 (C) or above or an equivalent qualification, you can still apply as long as you indicate on your application form that you are taking an equivalency test. We accept equivalency tests from:

A* Equivalency https://astarequivalency.co.uk/

A pass in these tests will be acknowledged by the LLSJS SCITT as being equivalent to Grade 4 (C) or above at GCSE/GCE O-level.

LSJS SCITT – actively promotes safeguarding practices

Here are 6 reasons why you should train to teach with the JTTP at LSJS:

1) We are EXCELLENT!
That’s not just what we say, OFSTED says so too. .

2) We are small!
This means we provide you with 1-1 mentoring and individualised support. You will also have access to our modern educational library.

3) You train in high-performing schools! 
You will be learning from some of the country’s best teachers.

4) Our Lecturers! 
Learn from experts in the field of education who place an emphasis on teaching in the 21st century classroom through challenging, engaging and fun lessons.

5) Our Alumni!
We have over 500 alumni, many of whom quickly make it to senior leadership.

6) Get a PGCE!
As well as getting Qualified Teacher Status, you should end up with a PGCE.

To find out more about our PGCE click here (SCITT).
To find out more about doing your QTS at primary schools click here (School Direct Primary).
To find out more about your QTS at secondary schools click here (School Direct Secondary).

On the SCITT programme you can also train as a Jewish Studies teacher (subject to eligibility).

On your placements you will have the opportunity to teach Jewish Studies lessons and you will receive dedicated Jewish Studies mentors.

Contact us for more details about this element of the course.

The Skills Test was removed as a requirement in April 2020. 

You will need to complete LSJS skills tests to demonstrate your competency in literacy and numeracy.

Our current fee is set at £9,000, which has remained the same as last year's fees. The fee for students who have lived outside the UK for 3 years or more is provisionally £12,250.

See the Student Loans Company website for details of student loans and grants that are available.

LSJS has additional support packages available for trainees who develop a specialism in Jewish Studies. Please contact us for details.

Contact Suzanne Wayland for more information on 0208 203 6427 ext. 216.

The Application Process

The selection process takes half a day and involves assessed written tasks, a presentation (to be prepared in advance), a group discussion and a formal interview. All aspects of the interview are assessed and partner school staff are involved.

The interviews take place at the LSJS Hendon Campus.

Selection Day: what we look for:

LSJS seeks to enrol candidates who have a genuine interest in teaching and possesses the qualities that will ensure completion of this very demanding course.

We have a duty to ensure that you have the appropriate personal and intellectual skills to be a teacher.

In addition to the above, the purpose of the selection day is to assess whether candidates have the potential to meet the Teachers’ Standards and become good or outstanding teachers.

When to apply:

This is an extremely popular course and we only have a limited number of places – so we encourage early applications.

Application for the SCITT programme is via https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training using the following codes:

Provider: London School of Jewish Studies 28T

Course name: Primary X104

If you need help, please contact us - we are happy to help. Call the office on 020 8203 6427 ext. 216

Teacher Training

1 year, full-time

SCITT - School Centred Initial Teacher Training (Primary)

Find out more now

Assessment Only

London School of Jewish Studies

Find out more now

Subscribe

Sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with our latest news, events and offers.

First name:
Surname:

Find Us

London School of Jewish Studies
Schaller House
Wohl Campus for Jewish Education
44a Albert Road
London NW4 2SJ

Contact Us

020 8203 6427

lsjsadmin@lsjs.ac.uk

Website by Beachshore