School Direct Lead Schools

• Primary School Direct SEN, PGCE (Salaried). (UCAS 25QH)
• Primary School Direct SEN, PGCE  (UCAS 25QG)

Location 

School-based training days are typically held at Chadsgrove School. 

Our special school placements are offered in:

• Bromsgrove
  Chadsgrove School
  Rigby Hall School
• Redditch
  Pitcheroak School
• Kidderminster
  Wyre Forest School
• Wolverhampton
  Tettenhall Wood School
• Northfield
  Victoria School
• Oldbury
  The Orchard School
• Rowley Regis
  Westminster School  
• Worcester
• Fort Royal Community Primary Special School

Partnership ethos 

We aim to equip teachers of the future with exemplary skills to meet the needs of learners with Special Educational Needs, through providing the highest quality of training experiences to nurture excellent practitioners. 

What makes our School Direct partnership special? 

We offer an exceptional opportunity to qualify as a Primary Teacher, with the additional enhanced skills to meet the needs of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We have a strong partnership of special schools offering a range of provision for SEND. 

Why train with our School Direct Partnership? 

• All trainees completing our programme have found employment as teachers
• Unique opportunities to train alongside teachers with specialist skills and knowledge
• All trainees have attained grade 1 or 2 at the end of their course
• Working within vibrant schools with supportive colleagues
• Access to professional development sessions with nationally respected practitioners 

Support for students during training 

You will be supported in each placement by a class teacher, and be mentored by experienced and enthusiastic practitioners who will provide the highest quality support whilst challenging you to become a confident and truly effective classroom teacher. In addition, a lead mentor from Chadsgrove will visit you during each placement. You will not be expected to teach classes unsupported until you and the school know that you are ready to. 

Working with the University of Birmingham 

We have a long standing relationship with the School of Education at the University through a range of professional groups and committees. We have been delivering School Direct as a Lead School since 2014, having collaborated in designing the course structure, and we continue to work closely with our University colleagues to monitor and refine the course design. 

Contact Details 

School Direct Primary with SEND Programme Coordinator:  Iain Chatwin

Email: ipc8@chadsgrove.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01527 871321

https://www.chadsgroveschool.org.uk/web/initial_teacher_training/205751

• Primary School Direct, PGCE (UCAS 39KP)

Contact

Bridget Highman bhighman@elstonhallprimary.co.uk

• https://www.elstonhall.org.uk
• https://www.stbartholomewsprimary.co.uk

Primary School Direct, PGCE (UCAS E755)

Moor Green Primary Academy

Moor Green Lane,
Moseley, Birmingham
B13 8QP
Telephone: 0121 464 5662. 

Contact

Palminder Bahia palminder.bahia@moorgreenacademy.org  

https://www.moorgreenprimary.org.uk  

• Primary School Direct, PGCE (UCAS 2C3Q)
• General Primary with Early Year specialism, PGCE (UCAS 2PXB)

Our school based training days are typically based at Hales Valley Teaching Hub C/O Lutley Primary School. 

Partnership Schools

• Ashwood Park Primary School (DY8 5DJ) 
  
• Blanford Mere Primary School (DY6 7EA) 
  
• Caslon Primary Community School (B63 2ES) 
  
• Christ Church C of E Primary School (WV14 8YB) 
  
• Colley Lane Primary Academy (B63 2TN) 
  
• Crestwood Park Primary School (DY6 8RP) 
  
• Crown Meadow First School and Nursery (B48 7TA) 
  
• Gig Mill Primary School (DY8 3HL) 
  
• Glynne Primary School (DY6 9TH) 
  
• Halesbury School (B62 9DR)
• Howley Grange Primary School (B62 0HS) 
  
• Hurst Hill Primary School (WV14 9AJ) 
  
• Lutley Primary School (B63 1BU) 
  
• Lapal Primary School (B62 0BZ) 
  
• Northfield Road Primary School (DY2 9ER) 
  
• Peters Hill Primary School (DY5 2QH) 
  
• Priory Primary School (DY1 4AQ) 
  
• Russells Hall Primary School (DY1 2NX) 
  
• Withymoor Primary School (DY5 2BH) 
  
• Woodside Primary School and Nursery (DY2 0SN) 
  

Partnership’s ethos

We have a passion for high quality teacher training based in practice through collaboration, support and excellence. 

What makes our School Direct Partnership special?

Schools in the partnership all have the same ethos and work hard to provide trainees with the very best experiences and opportunities to develop. 

Why train to teach in our School Direct partnership?

• 100% employment rate over the last 4 years.
• 2017 – 2018 67% of our trainees were employed in our partnership schools.
• High level of support and communication for our trainees.
• High quality of teaching and learning across the partnership for trainees to learn from and access.
• We train you, we gain you, we sustain you with a robust NQT and RQT programme providing continuous professional development throughout your first few years of teaching. 

How does our School Direct partnership support students as they train?

We place you with good to outstanding teachers within our experienced partnership school. You have a supported by a strong network of highly skills practitioners who are in regular contact with you and your school. Hales Valley Mentors support you throughout all your school placements. We provide you with high quality training sessions and school experience enabling you to become a highly effective primary school teacher.   

How does the School Direct partnership work with the University of Birmingham?

Having worked with Birmingham University since 2014, we have established highly effective relationships and our proud of the outstanding levels of communication we maintain with University staff. We work collaboratively with the University throughout the year to ensure the school direct course content is appropriate for each changing cohort. 

Contact details

Assistant Headteacher for Initial Teacher Training – Hannah Pickles

Email: hpickles1@lutley.dudley.sch.uk

Hales Valley Teaching Hub
C/O Lutley Primary School
Brookwillow Road
Halesowen
West Midlands

Tel: 01384 818220 

http://www.lutley.dudley.sch.uk/
http://www.hvts.org.uk/

Secondary School Direct, PGDipEd

• Biology (UCAS 3C8D)
• Chemistry (UCAS 3C8B)
• History (UCAS 3C87)
• Physics (UCAS 3C85)
• Religious Education (UCAS 3BX4)

Contact
Charis Hart c.hart@lordswoodtrust.co.uk 
http://lordswoodgirls.co.uk/school-direct

• Primary School Direct, PGCE (UCAS 35V2)
• Primary School Direct, PGCE (Salaried) (UCAS 3F98)

Train to become a teacher in a vibrant, stimulating school where pupils flourish personally, socially and academically and consistently achieve the very highest of standards nationally.

Learn and work alongside leaders who nurture, support, and coach and empower all staff to be exceptional practitioners.

Train in a school where outstanding teaching is a result of highly skilled and reflective teachers and teaching assistants who are dedicated and committed to ensuring pupils receive the highest quality and standards of educational experience

As a Teaching School we have a proven track record of training the next generation of teachers, with 100% of students completing their PGCE with us gaining employment at the end of their programme.

Partnership Schools

Our schools will be carefully selected from our wider partnership within the Wolverhampton and Black Country region. 

Why train to teach in your SD partnership?

Manor Teaching School has an excellent track record of working with other schools to train the next generation of outstanding teachers.  We are all totally committed to delivering on this National priority area.  We offer:

• A successful track record of student achieving QTS
• An employment record well above the National success rate
• A partnership with The University of Birmingham – an outstanding provider of ITT
• Opportunities for a variety of placements in incredible schools
• Support and Mentoring from talented individuals who care passionately about providing an exceptional education for all children.

How does your SD partnership support students as they train?

On our School Direct teacher training programme, you’ll be given in-depth experience in the classroom. You will complete a main placement in a Key Stage of your choice and a second placement in a contrasting school and Key Stage. You will also have the opportunity to complete enhanced placements e.g. SEN, Early Years.

In addition, away from the classroom, you will receive practical training sessions from SLEs, experienced teachers and the team at Manor Teaching School. The University of Birmingham will also lead sessions to support your academic development.

We are looking to recruit ambitious graduates who can demonstrate potential and show strong commitment.  Our School Direct Programme is for individuals who are willing to work hard and are passionate about training to teach. 

How does the SD partnership work with the University of Birmingham?

Manor works in partnership to train students taking a range of routes into teaching. We provide best practice visits for ICT and mathematics. We have worked collaboratively to create the school direct programme. We are proud of our long standing partnership and have recruited to our board of directors a member of the University's primary team. 

Contact details

Manor Primary School,
Ettingshall Road,
Coseley,
WestMidlands. WV149UQ 

Anita Cliff acliff@manorprimary.com

Tel: 014902 556460
https://www.manorteachingschool.co.uk/

Primary School Direct (UCAS 39MY)

This is a School Direct PGDipEd Initial Teacher Training course which is run by the Prince Albert Community Trust (PACT) in partnership with the University of Birmingham. Our School Direct route allows you to train and gain experience at a range of schools within The Trust, each unique but all underpinned by The Trust core values.  Our group of schools are:

• Prince Albert JI School - Albert Road, Aston, B6 5NH (Our lead school)
• Heathfield Primary School - Heathfield Road, Handsworth, B19 1HJ
• Highfield Junior and Infant School - Highfield Road, Saltly, B8 3QF
• Birchfield Primary School - Trinity Road, Aston, B6 6AJ
• Sutton Park Primary School – Coppice View Rd, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6JE

What does the course look like?

This year long, full-time course will train you to teach primary aged pupils. 

This course combines school based learning alongside established teachers coordinated by the ‘Lead School’ with lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and practical sessions at the University. It is a demanding course in which you will be required to produce high quality written assignments alongside your teaching practice.  

What will I be trained in?

You will be trained on curriculum content and pedagogy for your chosen age group as well as a wide range of whole school issues including assessment, supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), behaviour management and working with pupils who have English as an Additional Language ( EAL). 

What support will I receive?

PACT is fully committed to providing world class support and development for all its staff at all levels. As a Schools Direct student, you will be provided with all the support you need from both your school-based and university mentors: Your well -being, progress and success is at the heart of our core purpose.  You will be involved in regular development sessions in which personalised and developmental targets will be agreed and monitored to ensure you make the required progress throughout the year. You will also be able to participate in our whole school CPD programme and have access to a wide range of staff who are specialists in their field.  

So, if you are highly motivated, have a personal commitment to teaching and shaping the lives of young people, come and start your career with us.

Contact

Vivienne Smith v.smith@princealbert.bham.sch.uk

http://www.pact.bham.sch.uk/index.php/schools-direct

Primary School Direct, PGDipEd (UCAS E616)

Secondary School Direct, PGDipEd

• Biology (UCAS 3CWZ)
• Chemistry (UCAS 3CWY)
• English (UCAS 3CWX)
• Geography (UCAS 3CWW)
• History (UCAS 3CX2)
• Mathematics (UCAS 3CX4)
• Modern Languages - French (UCAS E818)
• Modern Languages - Spanish (UCAS E223)
• Physics (UCAS 3CX5)
• Religious Education (UCAS AT22)

Contact

Lizzie Brooks lbrooks@stpaulgl.bham.sch.uk

https://www.stpaulgl.bham.sch.uk/page/?title=School+Direct&pid=118

Primary School Direct, PGDipEd (UCAS AH05)

Victoria Academies Trust has a range of schools across the Midlands to suit the candidate's location where possible:

• Victoria Park Primary Academy (Smethwick)
• Devonshire Infant Academy (Smethwick)
• Devonshire Junior Academy (Smethwick)
• Northfield Manor Primary Academy (Northfield)
• Fibbersley Park Academy (Willenhall)
• Foley Park Primary Academy (Kidderminster)
• Birchen Coppice Primary Academy (Kidderminster)
• Rowley Park Primary Academy (Stafford)
• Poppyfield Primary Academy (Cannock)

We have been involved in initial teacher training since 2015 and 100% of the students that have trained with us have found employment as teachers.

Contact details

Lousie Fowler: louise.fowler@victrust.org

https://victoriaacademiestrust.org/

Primary School Direct, PGDipEd (UCAS 3DK4)

Secondary School Direct, PGDipEd

• Biology (UCAS 3DKD)
• Chemistry (UCAS 3DKF)
• English (UCAS 3DK8)
• Geography (UCAS 3DKL)
• History (UCAS 3DKN)
• Mathematics (UCAS 3DKB)
• Modern Languages (UCAS 3DKJ)
• Physics (UCAS 3DKH)
• Religious Education (UCAS K029)

Contact

Chris Wallbank cwallbank@kingswinford.windsoracademytrust.org.uk

https://www.windsoracademytrust.org.uk/ 

Secondary

• Biology, PGDipEd (UCAS N454)
• Geography, PGDipEd (UCAS W931)
• History, PGDipEd (UCAS J237)
• Mathematics, PGDipEd (UCAS Y259)

This is a School Direct PGDipEd Initial Teacher Training course which is run by the Wood Green ITT Alliance in partnership with the University of Birmingham and Queen Mary's Grammar School. Our School Direct route allows you to apply directly for your preferred training schools; for this particular course the schools are Wood Green Academy and Queen Mary's Grammar School.

This year long, full-time course will train you to teach secondary school pupils aged 11-18. (120 days in school; 50 days approx at university). The course is split into two placement phases. Placement 1 - 9 weeks and placement 2 - 16 weeks.

You will be trained as a subject specialist in a specific curriculum area but an essential part of the course is a whole school issues programme which addresses such aspects as Special Educational Needs, behaviour management, working with pupils who have English as an Additional Language and of course, the professional standards that trainees must meet in order to gain QTS. This programme has been developed to include a mixture of university and school-based sessions, delivered by both academic tutors and practising teaching staff.

This is a demanding course during which you will be required to produced highly academic essays and research projects for the University of Birmingham alongside your teaching practice. However, our Alliance is committed to providing you with all the support you need from both your school-based and university mentors. Your progress and well-being will be at the heart of everything we do. Supportive target setting and action planning at regular intervals will keep you on track to achieving an outstanding outcome. You will also take part in an extensive whole school CPD programme and be encouraged to reflect upon your own professional learning needs. So, if you are enthusiastic and have a personal commitment to teaching, you will not find a better place to begin your career.

Our 2018-19 cohort of School Direct trainees all qualified and gained QTS with good or outstanding grades. All of those who wanted to start their NQT year straight away found employment. 

Contact

Mrs Sylvaine Valmalette-Wright (Assistant Headteacher) Sylvaine.Valmalette@woodgreenacademy.co.uk

Miss Rachel Johnson (Wood Green ITT Alliance administrator) rachel.johnson@woodgreenacademy.co.uk

https://www.woodgreenacademy.co.uk/train-to-teach/

School Direct Primary, PGCE (UCAS 2JZF)

Location of partnership schools

We have a range of schools across the Midlands to suit the candidate's location, from North to South Birmingham to Stourbridge to Worcester. We try to place you at a local school where possible with your main placement being within 30 minutes by car. Placements will be discussed at interview.  

Beaconside Primary and Nursery School
Hazel Road, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 9DX

Fairfield First School
Stourbridge Road, Fairfield, Bromsgrove, B61 9LZ

Hollywood Primary School
Pickenham Road, Hollywood, Birmingham, B14 4TG

Holywell Primary and Nursery School
School Road, Rubery, Birmingham B45 9EY

Lickey Hills Primary School
Old Birmingham Road, Lickey, Worcestershire, B45 8EU

Meadow Green Primary School
Meadow Road, Wythall, B47 6EQ

St Andrews First School
Hewell Road, Barnt Green, Birmingham, B45 8NG

The Coppice Primary School
Shawhurst Lane, Wythall, B47 5JN

What is your School Direct partnership ethos?

Fostering excellence through teacher training and lifelong learning for all staff within our schools.

This is the start of the pupil’s journey in education, could it also be the start of yours.

What makes your School Direct partnership special?

We pride ourselves in offering a very personalised and welcoming service. From the start with; support with your application, finding school experience and tuition with the skills tests if required. Throughout your training year you will be part of our family of schools, seeing familiar faces throughout. Our mentors are highly committed and love what they do. Come and join the Woodrush TSA family! 

How does your School Direct partnership support students as they train?

Every trainee will have a dedicated and committed school-based mentor who is not only a skilled practioner but will meet with you weekly to check progress and help you set targets. You will also have a Lead mentor who will be a familiar face from interview to the day you pass your training year! 

How does the School Direct partnership work with the University of Birmingham 

We have a long standing relationship with UoB, training teachers with them for over 25 years. Many of our staff trained there including our ITT lead practioner Sam Bullivant and our Headteacher Natasha Rancins. We have staff who have completed the MA with UoB and both our ITT Lead and HT are part of the university's steering committee and HT strategy groups. 

Contact details

Samantha Bullivant SBullivant@woodrush.org

www.woodrushtsa.co.uk