Train to teach with CST

We train all of our staff to very high standards.

All of our training is based on evidence of what works, not the latest fad in education. We use expert teachers to coach and mentor staff who are new to the profession and provide them with the support to thrive in their career.

Two Training Routes

1. School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)

We have partnered with London District East Teaching School Hub and Ambition Institute on to deliver teacher training and the Early Career Framework. This training route enables you to be based in one of our schools, with seminars and workshops provided in-school and by London District East.  At the end of the year long course, candidates achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).  

Many subject specialisms are funded via government bursaries and scholarships of up to £32000.  If you would like to find out more or apply for this training route, please do so via the DfE Apply website.

2. The CST Graduate Training Programme

We also offer our own in-house training programme.  It covers subjects not currently eligible for government training bursaries and/or subjects not currently offered by London District East.

You will be based in one of our schools for the duration of your training, receiving high quality training, mentoring and coaching from expert teachers.  When you are ready, you will be supported through assessment for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) which usually takes approximately 2 years to achieve (depending on the individual).  We partner with the University of East London who act as the assessor and awarding body.  

Candidates are paid £31,000 to train.  The vast majority of our graduate trainees go on to secure permanent teaching roles within our trust at the end of the course. 

To apply, please complete an application form via this link: 

Graduate Training Programme - register here

 

Safeguarding

Haggerston School is committed to Safeguarding Children;  we have no higher duty than to ensure student safety and wellbeing, educating students so that they can lead successful fulfilling lives. It is a responsibility shared by all staff, governors and those who visit our school.

We also work with parents, carers, local and national agencies to address concerns and keep children safe from harm and exploitation.

In executing these duties, we undertake to:

  • Train all staff (including temporary staff) to develop their understanding of how to recognise the signs and indicators of abuse, to know how to respond to a child who discloses abuse and recognise signs of vulnerability to radicalisation or extremism
  • Support staff who have dealt with issues around abuse
  • Establish and maintain an environment where children feel secure, are encouraged to talk, and are listened to
  • Encourage the development of self-esteem and resilience
  • Ensure children know that there are adults in the school whom they can approach if they are worried
  • Ensure there is a member of staff designated for the support of ‘Children in Care’
  • Include opportunities in the PSHE curriculum for children to develop the knowledge needed to recognise and stay safe from abuse
  • Regularly review and update our procedures, policies and practices
  • Work with parents and carers in partnership to create positive relationships that safeguard children and support families
  • Work with agencies to share information and support families
  • Ensure robust safer recruitment processes are in place at all times, including for temporary staff and visitors to the school site.