School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)

SCITT in brief

Run by consortia of neighbouring schools and colleges. Taught by experienced, practising teachers. Spend more time training in the classroom putting theory into practice and gaining confidence through more contact with pupils.
One year, full-time. All SCITT courses confer QTS but not all award a PGCE.
Search and apply via Graduate Teacher Training Registry (GTTR) although some providers require direct applications.
Read the GTTR's "How to apply" guide.
All routes through GTTR cost £19.
Choose up to four SCITT courses.
The order of choice is important as applications are sent to one training provider at a time for consideration.

There is no set closing date for SCITT courses but early application is strongly advised

Your personal statement is the key to securing an interview for a place on a SCITT. Use our guide to personal statements to help you write yours.
In addition to your personal statement you have around 20 lines to list your paid and unpaid work experiences. Include details of dates, job titles, employers and main responsibilities.
The Teaching Agency website includes an interactive application assistant that will help you with your personal statement.

Trainees on SCITT routes may be entitled to a training bursary. The size of the bursary depends on when you start training and what subject you train to teach.

The Teaching Agency has more detailed information on the SCITT route to becoming a teacher.