Transform, Lead, Inspire – Teach
School Experience offers you the chance to observe teaching and pastoral work, and the opportunity to talk to teachers about day-to-day life in a school. You will get the chance to see a range of different lessons and age groups being taught.
We strongly recommend to everyone that they gain some school experience through the programme. School experience will strengthen your teacher training application, give you observational experience prior to interview, help you decide if teaching is right for you and start you on your journey to transform, lead and inspire.
Open to all members of the public in other careers, university students, graduates who have not yet settled on a career and to those already working in schools. (Please note that in order to train to teach you need to hold a degree.)
The i2i SCITT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Why teach?
Imagine a career where you are immersed in your subject every single day and are making a lasting difference to young people’s lives. From helping a student get to that “light bulb” moment to helping shape the lives of the next generation – teaching is a challenging but incredibly rewarding profession that is full of meaning.
Your classroom is where it all happens- excitement, discovery, awe and wonder. As a teacher, you will face a host of competing demands and challenges, but for every challenge you will find an equal or greater reward.
Shape the lives of the next generation
Teachers inspire and educate, and help create well-rounded individuals with a love for learning. You never know, one day your students may become Nobel prize winners, top business people, leaders, and great artists, scientists or sportspeople !
Working with inquisitive minds, teachers are influential in students’ lives, inspiring and motivating them to achieve their potential. Watching young people learn and grow is amazing; there is no greater reward than witnessing that “light bulb” moment.
Continuously improve and grow your skills
Ongoing professional development and regular observation provide opportunities to grow and learn from more experienced practitioners. A growth mindset is part of the foundation of teaching.
Excellent ongoing career progression
Whether you see yourself as a future CEO, head teacher, pastoral leader or expert practitioner, the career opportunities within the profession are huge. Teachers are also in high demand around the world and with an internationally recognised PGCE you can make a global impact.
Every day is different
Whether classroom teaching, running a trip, collaborating with peers, getting involved with extra-curricular activities, managing student wellbeing, researching trends and best practice or quietly reflecting, no two days in teaching are the same. Teaching offers a richness of experience and opportunity like no other career.
Inspired? Then join us at Weydon School in Farnham and experience a day in a secondary school.
