Tell me more about the training

We start the year with three days of intensive Induction training in July - this year's induction will be held on July 5th, 6th and 7th.

From September, you will then spend four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) at your placement school, and one day a week receiving training.  Part-time trainees will spend the equivalent of two days in school per week (structured in a way to suit you) but completed over two years.

On Thursday mornings, all the Mid Essex ITT trainees meet up for Core Training. This takes place at the fantastic Braintree Arts Theatre. Each week we will look at a different aspect of teaching, with all sessions being run by a variety of experienced, practising teachers. This also allows you to chat to the other trainees from across the scheme and share your experiences.

On Thursday afternoons, you will have Subject Expert Training. You will be in a small group with trainees studying the same subject as you. The sessions will be led by your Lead Subject Tutor (LST), who will be an experienced, practising subject teacher. You will learn how to apply the skills you have learnt in Core Training to your particular subject. These sessions usually take place at the school where your LST is based.

Fee-paying trainees will also have additional “Academic Days”. These are days dedicated to working towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Education qualification.