Get into Teaching
Josie Thirkell Institute of Education offers teacher training across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire region.
We work...
We are proud to partner with two School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) providers, offering high-quality teacher training across the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire regions:
- Exceed SCITT – Supporting aspiring teachers in North and West Yorkshire
- Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training – Serving Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire
We offer...
We offer placements in Primary, Special, and Alternative settings across eight different local authorities.
As a School Direct trainee, you will become part of the team allowing you to train alongside experienced and specialist teachers, offering you support and guidance throughout your training year.
We are...
We are a values driven alliance and we believe relationships do make a difference.
Through School Direct, we recruit, nurture and develop new and exciting talent to the profession as part of our drive to promote outstanding teaching and learning in our schools.
Funding
There are different types of funding options available:
- You could be entitled to a bursary depending on which subject you are applying for and the class of your degree.
- Tuition Fee loans and maintenance loans are also available. You could also receive additional funding support if you’re a parent or have a disability.
- As an unsalaried trainee, you would be required to cover your student fees.
Am I eligible?
In order to be eligible for the programme you would need to hold the following qualifications:
At least a Grade C/Level 4 in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
For Primary you would also require at least a Grade C/Level 4 in GCSE Science or equivalent.
A Degree at a 2:2 or above, preferably in the subject you wish to apply for.
Interview Process
When you apply on the Department for Education (DfE) website, your application will go through an initial screening process. If your application makes it through the initial screen, you will be formally invited to an interview in one of our School Direct partner schools.
- We aim to interview in the school that is looking to place a trainee, however, this cannot be guaranteed.
- The interview will consist of a range of tasks designed to test your knowledge and skills to become an effective teacher.
- During the interview, you will be assessed by a panel that may include representatives from Josie Thirkhill Institute of Education, the ITT provider and a member of the senior leadership team from our partner school.
All information regarding the interview will be sent to you within an invite letter before your interview takes place.
How do I apply?
- Your qualifications
- A personal statement
- Previous employment
- Two references
Recruitment for the 2025/26 programme is now open.
