School-Centred Initial Teacher Training
What is School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)?
At the Saint John Southworth Enterprise & Research Alliance, we offer immersive, school-led teacher training programmes for both Primary and Secondary education. Our one-year courses lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with the option to obtain a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
How Does It Work?
Throughout your training, you will spend the majority of your time in schools, learning directly from experienced teaching professionals. You'll gain hands-on experience in the classroom while benefiting from a robust support network of mentors, teachers, and peers, ensuring you feel confident and well-prepared.
Our training partners are the University of Roehampton and St Mary's University, where you will attend one day per week alongside other trainees, enriching your theoretical knowledge and reflective practice.
You will also have the opportunity to expand your experience by undertaking a short placement in one of the other schools within our partnership, broadening your understanding of different teaching environments.
Placement Types & Funding
Tuition Fee
Teacher training courses are £9,250 and there are a few options available to help to fund the costs such. For some subjects there are tax free bursaries and scholarships of up to £31,000 for qualifying individuals (see table below). Alternatively, there are Tuition Fees and Maintenance Loans. More information can be found on the Government website Get Into Teaching.
Salaried
There are some teacher training courses that come with a salary. The school pays for your QTS only training costs and you will receive a salary while you train. These placements are usually for individuals with some teaching experience and are highlight competitive.
Find salaried vacancies via DfE Apply or contact us for further information.
2024/25 Bursaries & Scholarships
Please see the Get Into Teaching website for more funding information.
| Subject | Bursary* | Scholarship* |
| Art and design | £10,000 | |
| Biology | £26,000 | |
| Chemistry | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Classics | £26,000 | |
| Computing | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Design and Technology | £26,000 | |
| English | £5,000 | |
| Geography | £26,000 | |
| Languages | £26,000 | £28,000 |
| Maths | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Music | £10,000 | |
| Physics | £29,000 | £31,000 |
| Religious Education | £10,000 |
* eligibility conditions apply, please check the Get Into Teaching website.
Courses & Partner Schools
Primary
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School | W3 ODY - West Acton |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School |
W10 5EF - Maida Vale |
| St Thomas CE Primary School |
W10 5EF - North Kensington |
| Thomas Jones Primary School |
W11 1RQ - Notting Hill |
| St John XXIII Catholic Primary School |
W12 7QT - White City/Shepherd's Bush |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School |
SW3 2QJ - Chelsea |
| St Thomas of Canterbury |
SW6 7HB - Fulham |
| Our Lady of Victories RC Primary School |
SW7 5AQ - Kensington |
| Our Lady of Grace Catholic Infant School |
NW2 6EU - Dollis Hill |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School |
NW7 1EJ - Mill Hill |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School |
E1 5AW - Whitechapel |
| St George's Catholic Primary School |
HA1 3SB - Harrow |
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School |
HA3 9NS - Harrow |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School |
HA3 7LP - Harrow |
| St Joseph's Infant and Junior School |
HA9 6BE - Wembley |
Secondary
| Subjects | ||
| Art & Design | Drama | Music |
| Biology | Economics | Physical Education |
| Business Studies | English | Physics |
| Chemistry | Geography | Psychology |
| Classics with Latin | History | Religious Education |
| Computing | Mathematics | Social Sciences |
| Design & Technology | Modern Languages | |
| Schools | |
| All Saints Catholic College | W10 6EL |
| Barnhill Community High | UB4 9LE |
| Cardinal Pole Catholic School | E9 6LG |
| Chiswick School | W4 3UN |
| The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School | W14 8BZ |
| Maria Fidelis Grils School | NW1 2LY |
| Newman Catholic College | NW10 3RN |
| Preston Manor School | HA9 8NA |
| St John Bosco College | SW11 3DQ |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School | UB6 9AW |
| St Cecilia's Church of England School | SW18 5JR |
| St Gregory's Catholic Science College | HA3 0NB |
| St Ignatius College | EN1 4NP |
| St James Catholic High School | NW9 5PE |
| St Marylebone CE School | W1U 5BA |
| St Michael's Catholic Grammar School | N2 7NJ |
| St Thomas More Language College | SW3 2QS |
| The Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School | UB6 9AW |
| The Sacred Heart Language College | HA3 7AY |
How to apply
Visit the following website: https://www.find-postgraduate-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/
Search: Saint John Southworth Enterprise and Research Alliance or provide the training provider code (15o).
Apply online through https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training
