- The training programme is led by one of the county’s most successful schools, St John’s Marlborough, in partnership with Excalibur Academies Trust schools, and a network of other schools in the area
- Our provider is Bath Spa University, rated Outstanding for the overall effectiveness of its education provision. The PGCE Secondary programme consists of seamless training both at the University and in school. There are two assessed phases in school – one lasting seven weeks, and the other lasting 14 weeks. Prior to these are University sessions involving subject pedagogies and knowledge which link to schools through direct classroom sessions. The School Core Curriculum programme dovetails both school and University training
- The Bath Spa Core Curriculum programme is at the core of the PGCE Secondary programme, which integrates both University and partnership training. At the heart of the programme is the notion of the teacher as a reflective practitioner. The course is based on an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning, and nurtures and develops a reflective approach to teaching and learning, encouraging students to take a critical stance in their work
- All our students have highly experienced and trained mentors, both at university and in school
- We offer students the opportunity of a placement in a much sought after school
- There are employment and promotion opportunities within the Trust and in partner schools
- Schools are in an excellent geographic location, close to the M4 corridor and surrounded by areas of outstanding natural beauty.