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What is School Direct?

Teacher Training

 St. Andrew's CE Primary School works in conjunction with Teaching London: LDBS SCITT to recruit and train teachers on the School Direct programme leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

What is School Direct?

School Direct is a school-based route into teaching. As a School Direct trainee training with our school and our ITT provider, Teaching London, you’ll learn alongside inspiring, passionate teachers with outstanding pedagogical knowledge.

You will be trained to become a successful, confident and effective teacher, and will be equipped to teach in a dynamic and vibrant primary school.

You will undertake entirely ‘on the job’ teacher training, allowing you to gain the qualifications and practical skills required to become a teacher.

Entry Requirements

Teaching London is seeking high quality graduates who can demonstrate a commitment to teaching as a career. To find out more about our entry requirements, click here.

What we are looking for

We are looking to recruit high calibre candidates who:

  • Are passionate about making a difference to the lives and development of their pupils
  • Are reflective and strive to improve their own practice
  • Are creative and imaginative
  • Have good organisational skills and excellent time management
  • Are friendly and approachable
  • Are patient and adaptable
  • Have a positive outlook
We want candidates able to demonstrate the following qualities:

Creativity and commitment – talented individuals, with a passion for teaching and learning along with a desire to constantly improve their own practice


Good communication skills – these are at the heart of effective teaching


Stamina and determination – we require a commitment to high standards and excellence, combined with the resilience required to meet the demands of the course


Positive role models, representative of the local population – we are particularly keen to hear from classroom assistants, career changers and those returning to work after a career break.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply via gov.uk. Course codes are available here.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be offered a conditional place.

For more information click here to visit the Teaching London: LDBS SCITT website.

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