Pathways to Teaching

We are committed to growing our own teachers in our own schools. We know that training and development of our dedicated young teachers is important and an investment of time. We understand the demands of the role and want to ensure that we are supportive and compassionate in developing their pathways to success.

Initial Teacher Training

Your pathway to the best job in the world starts with us, as the Island Teaching Alliance is proud to announce its first Schools Direct PGCE with QTS. We are able to offer placements in our schools for the academic year 2019-20, in partnership with the University of Southampton. Please see our Teaching Training Information 2019-20 document for more information. 
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Isle of Wight schools have had a long and established working relationship with teaching universities and providers. These currently include the University of Winchester, University of Southampton and University of Chichester.

The Isle of Wight also has School Direct providers through Halterworth Teaching School, Portsmouth Teaching School and The Bay Primary School.

Schools on the Isle of Wight have also begun to be involved in the Teach First programme and as Teaching Alliance, we are looking to further develop this link, as well as explore the Teaching Degree Apprenticeship.

NQT Development

The Island Teaching Alliance will be working alongside Portswood Teaching School Alliance in 2018-19 to develop an exciting, bespoke NQT Programme and offer Appropriate Body services. We will be fully accredited to provide service to Isle of Wight Schools as the Appropriate Body for the NQT year. Benefits of this will include:
  • Free mentor training and providing ongoing advice and guidance on the NQT Induction Year for the mentor.
  • Registering NQTs with the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL).
  • Supporting schools in the successful completion of the induction period for NQTs, including two visits during the year to your school and personalised support when needed.
  • Providing an NQT handbook.
  • Making you aware of changes to regulations.
  • Supporting you with concerns over NQTs.
  • Taking responsibility for receiving and registering assessment forms and quality assuring these against the Teacher’s Standards.
  • Both Island and mainland based events, including three conferences, a range of twilights, school visits and networking opportunities.
 

RQT Development

Currently, Portswood Teaching School Alliance provide a programme for RQTs. Please contact us and we can put you in touch with them.