The Bright Futures SCITT was accredited in May 2014. Part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust, the SCITT was originally named the Greater Manchester Bright Futures SCITT. Following the ITE Market Review, Bright Futures SCITT was granted accreditation to continue to deliver ITT into 2024 and beyond. Bright Futures is a medium-large SCITT recruiting on average (across all partners) 90-125 trainees. 

Bright Futures SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) is the accredited provider for a Bright Futures cohort of trainees, however we are now a multi-site provider, with a number of Training Partners and this model will continue into 2026 and beyond. Our Training Partners work closely with us to recruit their own trainees and the delivery of ITT varies for each Training Partners. 

The Secondary Subject Leader reports to the Deputy Director of Teaching School Hub/Director of SCITT who will continue to have leadership responsibility for the SCITT and who will support the post-holder.

The Secondary Subject Lead will hold responsibility for the smooth running of the secondary programme, including the Bright Futures and Training Partners programmes. For Bright Futures SCITT the role will include, supporting all trainees in a pastoral and academic capacity, interviewing potential candidates in line with our admission policy, the design and implementation of the curriculum, which will be  underpinned by the ITTECF and the latest and most pertinent research, delivery of Bright Futures Secondary and some whole cohort professional development training sessions, supporting the design and delivery of Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) and will oversee the smooth running of the variers secondary subjects and subject knowledge days across Bright Futures SCITT and Training Partners.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out and references will be sought for shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies