Train to Teach with St John’s
We are proud to offer secondary PGCE programme placements in collaboration with accredited Initial Teacher Training providers including Bath Spa University, OTT SCITT, Winchester University and UWE. Students are welcomed as part of our school family and get the chance to learn on the job in schools in our cluster, working with experienced colleagues and putting new skills into practice from day one.
Our accredited providers
Teaching Apprenticeship
We also offer the graduate teaching apprenticeship route in partnership with E-Qualitas. This allows trainees to earn a salary whilst working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in one of our schools. Apprentices receive high-quality training and mentoring, combining on-the-job experience with professional study. This is a great option for those who want a more school-based route into teaching with a clear path into employment.
Why a St John’s Placement?
- St John’s Marlborough, in partnership with Excalibur Academies Trust schools, and a network of other schools in the area works with providers to ensure PGCE students receive the best possible training
- PGCE students will have highly experienced and trained mentors to support them
- There may be employment and promotion opportunities within the Trust and in partner schools
We can offer the following academic subjects*: Art & Design | Biology | Chemistry | Computing | Design & Technology | Drama | English | Geography | History | Mathematics | Modern Languages | Music | Physical Education | Physics | Religious Education
*Placements are subject to change.
How to Apply
- Apply through:
Apply for teacher training – GOV.UK - Select your chosen provider
- If available, select St John’s Marlborough or John O’Gaunt as one of your placement schools*. Please also let your chosen provider know that you would like St John’s or John O’Gaunt as one of your placement schools.
*Please note that placement schools are arranged by the training provider and we are not able to guarantee any placements.
Want More Information?
The DfE Get Into Teaching website contains lots of information on how to train to be a teacher including:
Eligibility and qualifications required
Funding and bursary information
Talk to an advisor
School Experience
We recognise that a career in teaching has its own unique challenges and that the decision to train to be a teacher can be a difficult one to make, particularly if you are changing careers. We run an active School Experience programme and are happy to offer anyone considering a teaching career an opportunity to spend a day observing teaching in one of our schools, subject to the relevant safeguarding checks.
For more information: 
AdminTSA@stjohns.excalibur.org.uk
Teaching Internship Programme
Paid teaching internships are an opportunity to experience life as a secondary school teacher, getting involved in a range of activities based at an Excalibur Academies Trust school; either St John’s Marlborough and other schools in Wiltshire/West Berkshire or at one of the Excalibur Bristol schools.
More information may also be found here.
Contact Us About Teaching Internships
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to email:
Contact Us
If you’d like to know more about training to be a teacher, school experience please email:
AdminTSA@stjohns.excalibur.org.uk or call 01672 519575 for an informal, friendly chat.
To discuss Teaching Internships please email: teachinginternships@excalibur.org.uk