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South Birmingham SCITT

Primary & Secondary Teacher Training – Recruiting for September 2026

South Birmingham SCITT is committed to empowering future teachers with the skills, confidence, and preparedness to thrive in the best profession in the world. With training designed to prepare you for a long, joyful career, we support you to step forward, share your passion, and ignite curiosity in every learner. Join us to inspire the next generation, amplify potential, and shape life chances that stretch far beyond the classroom.

Our School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme offers a unique opportunity to gain a qualification through practical experience working alongside real teachers in real classrooms.  You will:

• Achieving Qualified Teacher Status       
• Attaining a Post Graduate Certificate in Education
• Ongoing support in securing your first teaching role
• Engaging in a diverse & innovative ITT curriculum

“The partnership’s ambitious programme is integrated well between the SCITT and schools. Trainees experience a good combination of centre-based training, research and reflection. Carefully planned placements provide trainees with the knowledge and experience they need to teach.” - Ofsted 2021

Benefits of choosing to train with us:

• Over 20 years’ experience of training teachers within a network of established and experienced partnership schools
• Personalised training in placement schools with 1:1 support and mentoring from subject and curriculum specialists in primary or secondary phases
• An inclusive training environment offering tailored provision
• A high-quality training curriculum designed to fully prepare you for the teaching profession
• Access to excellent wellbeing support and pastoral care, including a Employee Assistance Programme and lifestyle benefits scheme
• Travel subsidies available*
• A legacy of an alumni and trainee testimonial
• IT support and equipment provided for the duration of the course
• Support in securing your first teaching position and high employment rates
• Invitation to join our alumni with ongoing events and career support

Why Birmingham?  

• The 2^nd City
• Vibrant & Diverse communities
• Excellent transport links
• A thriving city of culture

Candidate Requirements:

You are the perfect fit for starting your career in teaching with us if you have:· 

• A degree in any subject.(Primary only) or a degree with a minimum of 50% content of subject you want to teach (Secondary)
• GCSE Maths, English and Science (Primary) at Grade C/4 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
• A genuine passion for teaching, a drive to inspire and motivate students, and the ability to act as a positive role model

How to Apply:

Please sign up and complete an application form via the DfE’s apply system Apply for teacher training - GOV.UK and use the South Birmingham SCITT provider codes (190, N32, 19Q, 2L1) and we will be in touch once we receive you application.

Alternatively, for more information please email hello@southbirminghamscitt.org.uk or visit our website: http://www.southbirminghamscitt.org.uk

Closing date:  30^th March 2026

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to thrive.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s Barred List check., and online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.  Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available to view here.