St Peter's is
the lead school for Teach Manchester ITT

St Peter’s RC High School is the lead school for Initial Teacher Training for Teach Manchester, working in partnership with both MMU and the University of Manchester.
 
Our programme offers a school-selected route into teaching, designed to develop the skills our partner schools are looking for in an Early Careers Teacher (ECT). By spending more time in school at the start of the programme, you will feel fully supported to start your teaching practice. You will build your skills through observation, reflection and attendance at both  Teach Manchester sessions and university-led sessions, gaining classroom confidence as your teaching commitment increases across the academic year. Our initial teacher training programme is designed  to help you meet the requirements for QTS and to be awarded a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) by the accredited university. You will also be awarded 60 credits towards a Masters qualification upon successful completion of the year.
 
Applications for Teach Manchester are made through Gov.uk. Visit www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training to find out more about our available programmes.

TEach Manchester

About OUR PROGRAMME

Offering an excellent programme of Initial Teacher Education is fundamental to supporting Teach Manchester’s vision that every child should be taught by an outstanding teacher.

Led by St Peter’s RC High School, our Lead Recruiting Partner Programme offers a school-selected route into teacher training. We are seeking to recruit individuals who are dedicated to improving outcomes across Manchester schools.

We work in partnership with schools across all phases to provide an unrivalled level of support for trainee teachers, so as to develop the next generation of confident and competent practitioners.

Key FEATURES

Key Features of the Teach Manchester Programme

  • Primary and Secondary programmes offered
  • A Professional Studies programme led by senior leaders and expert practitioners working across our partnership of schools.
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) awarded by our university partners
  • Support from our experienced team of school- based mentors
  • Placements in at least two contrasting placement schools
  • Consistently strong employment rate

What we are looking for...

At the application stage

Academic qualifications – Courses have different academic qualification requirements depending on the phase you wish to teach and subject specialisms.  A GCSE, at least a Grade C/4, is required in both English Language and Maths for all programmes. A Science GCSE Grade C/4 is required for all primary programmes.  A degree qualification of 2:2 or above is required for all courses, and needs to be relevant to the subject you are applying for secondary courses. You can find out more about the requirements for individual courses by clicking on the links.

Academic qualifications alone may not guarantee your place with Teach Manchester. We are passionate about raising standards in our schools and are therefore looking for candidates who can demonstrate their skills, qualities and passion.  Relate these to teaching wherever possible in your application.

At the interview stage

We run several programmes, and the interview requirements for programmes are different.  Some programmes require you to teach a class or small group, others to deliver a presentation, or carry out a written task.  Please read all instructions that come with your invitation to interview.  In all of our interviews we invite you to ask us any questions you have too!

All programmes include a panel interview where we are looking to find out more about your skills, knowledge, experience and passion. 

Throughout we are looking for you to communicate confidently and professionally in standard English.

All offers we make after interview will be conditional on; satisfactory medical clearance, clearance through the Disclosure and Barring service, validation of any declared qualification and the acquisition of any pending qualifications.  Individual offers may have additional conditions and you are advised to carefully read these.

School Experience

Prior experience in a school is not a mandatory requirement for entry to ITE, however school experience can:

  • clarify your thinking regarding the age phase in which you want to teach
  • give you a greater understanding of classroom, pastoral responsibilities and the duties involved in the wider role of a teacher
  • ensure that you are making the correct career decision for you.

 

Apply Now to Teach Manchester

School partners

We value the links we have established with our partner primary schools, 6th form colleges, higher education institutions and numerous business organisations.

Contact Details

All the contact details you need can be found on this page.

Awards

We are proud of the many prestigious awards we have received from a range of organisations/institutions…These awards are recognition of the hard work and achievements of our whole school community.