Teacher Training

At The Eastwood Academy, we take pride in our long-standing history of supporting ITE trainees to become skilled and confident professionals. Over the years, we have celebrated many successes as we guide our trainees through both theoretical knowledge and practical teaching experiences.

We are committed and invest deeply in each trainee’s growth, providing personalised mentorship and support tailored to their individual needs.

Throughout, we help trainees develop not only their teaching skills but also their confidence and passion for education. This holistic and collaborative approach has been key to our sustained success in shaping the next generation of educators.

Train to teach with BTSA/Tes Institute.

Teaching is an incredibly rewarding career – and it is important to have the best quality training to start you on your professional journey.

Why train with BTSA/Tes Institute?

• BTSA/Tes Institute are dedicated to attracting, training, and developing recently qualified graduates through a robust and rigorous programme that enables every trainee to reach their full potential.

• They are committed to delivering a seamless "golden thread" of professional development, underpinned by high-quality training grounded in evidence-based practice and educational research.

• BTSA/Tes Institute shape their high-quality Initial Teacher Training (ITT) to fully support the delivery of the Early Career Framework, giving trainees a strong foundation for a successful teaching career.

• Partner placement schools work closely with BTSA through the ITT route, sharing a collective commitment to providing the highest standard of school-centred teacher training.

• The programme is designed to maximise time spent in the classroom, complemented by a face-to-face professional studies programme of the highest quality, ensuring trainees receive the knowledge and support needed to thrive.

How to apply

All teacher training applications are through the APPLY website: http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching

Entry Requirements

• GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Maths
• A degree at classification 2:2 or above.

School Experience Opportunities

If you are interested in a career in teaching, the Academy offers Internships, School Experience Days and School Experience Programmes in all subjects and phases.

Further information can be found at:

Get into Teaching: 

Inspire the next generation | Get Into Teaching (education.gov.uk)

Train to Teach: 

Train to Teach events - Presentations | Get Into Teaching (education.gov.uk)

Ways to Train: 

Train to be a teacher | Get Into Teaching (education.gov.uk)

Should you have any questions regarding teacher training, or for further details, please contact Mrs. L. Goldsmith-Clark - LGoldsmith-clark@eastwood.southend.sch.uk