Teaching Taster Sessions give you a real insight into teacher training and life in school, a perfect opportunity to find out everything there is to know about teacher training and how to make the most of a fulfilling teaching career, as well as supporting your application to teacher training programmes!
What previous participants tell us about their experience ….
“I found the time extremely helpful and inspirational, you really do put a lot of thought into helping aspiring teachers and I’ve been excited to begin my teaching journey ever since!”
“The whole experience was very useful, school placement gives the best preparation/experience of the school environment; everyone was very helpful”
“It was an insightful experience, learning and sharing from everyone’s experience”
“This has provided me with everything I needed. I’m so pleased I did it, I am now certain this is what I want to do”
“Staff and students were lovely, very knowledgeable, and informative, I had a great experience!”
Don’t miss the opportunity!
SESSION DATE |
SCHOOL EXPERIENCE DATES 8.15 am – 3.00 pm (dependent on school Time Table) |
Friday 17th December 2021 10.00 am – 2.00 pm
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Tuesday 11th January 2022 Wednesday 12th January 2022 Thursday 13th January 2022 Timetable and instruction provided on 17th December 2021 |
Friday 4th February 2022
10.00 am – 12.00 noon |
Monday 7th February 2022 Tuesday 8th February 2022 Wednesday 9th February 2022 Timetable and instruction provided on 4th February 2022 |
Friday 4th March 2022
10.00 am – 12.00 noon |
Monday 7th March 2022 Tuesday 8th March 2022 Wednesday 9th March 2022 Timetable and instruction provided on 4th March 2022 |
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
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Friday 13th May 2022 – ALL DAY
10.00 am – 2.00 pm
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Monday 16th May 2022 Tuesday 17th May 2022 Thursday 18th May 2022 Timetable and instruction provided on 13th May 2022 |
Friday 17th June 2022 – ALL DAY
10.00 am – 2.00 pm
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Monday 20th June 2022 Tuesday 21st June 2022 Wednesday 2nd June 2022 Timetable and instruction provided on 17th June 2022 |
We also offer one to one support if you need any help with any part of becoming a teacher. Contact itt@bluecoat.uk.com to arrange an appointment


Check if you meet the Entry Criteria for Teacher Training
1) You’ll need to hold an undergraduate DEGREE awarded by a UK higher education provider, or a recognised equivalent qualification
2) You’ll need to have achieved a standard equivalent to grade C (4) or above in GCSE English and Mathematics
3) If you intend to train to teach pupils aged 3-11 (early years and primary), you must also have achieved a standard equivalent to a grade C(4) or above in a GCSE Science subject