Modern Languages Teacher Training Opportunities
Modern Languages Teacher Training
Do you love languages? Would you like to inspire, support and guide the next generation of linguists? The National Modern Languages SCITT could be your route to becoming a teacher of Modern Languages.
Why train at CHS?
CHS offers a one-year full time course which give trainees Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Both are nationally and internationally recognised.
PGCE is provided by Sheffield Hallam University and includes 60 credits at level 7 (Masters’ level) which are transferable. All of our training takes place in a collaborative and supportive network of schools where trainees will gain experience in two contrasting schools and a variety of educational settings.
Cheadle Hulme High School, Didsbury High School, Macclesfield Academy and Parrs Wood High School provide complementary placements for our trainees. Our partnership extends to many areas of the country enabling you to choose a setting that most suits you.
Specialist training
Training has been developed in close collaboration with Modern Languages experts from schools and universities and includes ‘day school’ where we bring together all our Modern Languages trainees for subject specialist training. Our course leader is our current head of Modern Languages who has been teaching in English schools for 25 years, successfully mentoring trainee teachers for over 15 years. She is also a German national who trained to teach in England and understands the challenges of teaching in a new setting. You will have the opportunity to explore your own subject knowledge away from the classroom on a regular basis. There are two clear strands to the programme: academic study and classroom practice.
Our academic partner is Sheffield Hallam University, who provide the assessment for the PGCE qualification; they were named University of the Year for Teaching Quality by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020.
As we extend our languages curriculum at Cheadle Hulme School to include Italian from September 2023, we would be delighted to include trainees who wish to offer Italian.
Trainees benefit from:
- A weekly, focused and dedicated 1:1 meeting with their mentor to discuss and address professional development needs
- Regular observations and feedback
- A School-wide professional development programme organised by your SMC/ITT coordinator, including an induction at the beginning of the placement
- Honesty, support and advice from experienced highly skilled staff.
- Collaborative working with mentors, fellow trainees and other staff.
- Input from class teachers.
- Advice and targets at career appropriate level.
Requirements
Applicants should have achieved / be currently working towards a 2:1 degree in a Modern Languages related subject.
Apply for the National Modern Languages SCITT–taster session
Join us for an exciting session on Monday 9 December 8.30am – 10.30am.
This is a great opportunity to get a taste of what our Manchester hub has to offer in terms of modern languages teacher training. You’ll get the chance to find out what teaching is like, speak to the NML SCITT team, explore the hub, observe language lessons, learn more about the application process and get your questions answered.
Whether you’re a language enthusiast or considering a career in teaching, this session is perfect for you. Don’t miss out on this chance to explore the world of modern languages with us!
Book your taster session here
Apply for the SCITT at CHS programme
Start your teacher training by applying for the SCITT at CHS programme now. Apply directly through the Department for Education website.
To register your interest in SCITT at CHS or receive further information please email KirstyLowe@chschool.co.uk