The course is one year, full time and begins with an initial course induction day in early September where you will have the opportunity to meet fellow trainees and members of the CTG Management Team.

This is followed by 38 weeks based in school where you begin structured class observation and attend lectures.  You will also have the opportunity for:

• A six week placement in a contrasting secondary school

• A primary experience during the first or second term consisting of 5/6 afternoon or morning sessions

• A short Sixth Form placement

The course focuses on practical classroom management and you will have a phased introduction to small group teaching, part-lesson teaching and then full lesson teaching.  This is all under the direct supervision of your mentor.

• Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the Professional Graduate Certificate in Education validated by the University of Bedfordshire.

Your Mentor
All our trainees are allocated a trained and experienced mentor who is reponsble for helping you develop classroom management skills and also monitors and supports overall professional advancement.

Your Subject Co-ordinator
The development of subject knowledge for teaching is overseen by your Subject Co-ordinator.  They focus on developing your skills to teacfh your subject effectively and they design the weekly Subject Application and Assessment courses.  They are responsible for school placements and mentors.

Your Professional Tutor
Each school has a Professional Tutor who co-ordinates the work of mentors in their school and oversees the 'whole school' experience of the trainees, including an induction programme.  They also have a tutoring, counselling and a quality assurance role.

Your Training Support Tutor
Termly visits are carried out by Training Support Tutors who observer you teach, discuss your training needs and provide support and guidance throughout the course.