How do I apply?

You can search for teacher training courses using the Department for Education's search service. Click here to search for Mid Essex Initial Teacher Training.

All applications are made via the DfE Apply portal, and the deadline to apply is 30^th June, so we can process all applications, interview candidates and secure school placements prior to our July induction training. It is always advisable not to leave it too late, though, as school places do fill up fast.

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What are we looking for?

We are looking for ambitious trainee teachers who are passionate and enthusiastic about their subject and have a desire to share that with young people of all abilities in the secondary age range. You do not need to have prior experience of working in a school, although you might find it helpful to have spent some days in a school to check that this is the right career for you.

Tips for your application

When preparing your application, the following considerations will help you present yourself effectively:

Articulate your motivation for teaching
Provide a clear account of why you wish to pursue teaching as a profession. You may wish to reflect on the influence of inspiring teachers, identify the qualities you believe define effective teaching, and explain how you demonstrate these attributes.

Demonstrate subject commitment
We seek candidates with a genuine passion for their subject who can foster the same enthusiasm in their students. Outline what draws you to your subject, highlight the key ideas or concepts you are eager to teach, and explain why they are significant.

Explain your interest in working with pupils
Set out your reasons for wanting to work specifically with secondary school pupils. This might include relevant experience engaging with young people, either in educational contexts or other settings that demonstrate your suitability for teaching.

Evidence strong communication skills
As teaching demands clear and precise communication, your application should model these qualities. Structure your ideas logically, pay close attention to grammar and spelling, and consider asking a colleague or peer to review your work.

Highlight your strengths and potential contributions
Describe the knowledge, skills, and personal qualities you bring that will enable you to succeed during your training year and in your future teaching career. Indicate what unique contributions you can make to the profession.

Personal Statement

Make sure you get the grammar, spelling and punctuation correct, and include the following:

• Your reasons for wanting to train to become a teacher
• Evidence that you understand the rewards and challenges of teaching
• Details of your previous education and how you have benefitted from it
• Experience of teaching, such as visits to schools, classroom observation or working as a teaching assistant
• Any other work with young people, such as helping with a youth club, working at a summer camp or running a sports team
• The range of relevant abilities and skills you can bring to teaching, for example: practical experience; managing people, and working with or leading a team and communication skills, and 
• Whether you have any relevant school experience

References

You will need to provide two references once an offer of a place on the course has been made. Click here for more advice on preparing your application and who to choose as referees.