On your school placements, you’ll get hands-on experience of what it’s like to be a teacher. So, you’ll be spending a lot of time in the classroom learning how to teach lessons. Beyond the classroom, you can get involved in other aspects of school life, like school trips, school plays, parents’ evenings and staff meetings.

During your placements you’ll get to see your pupils progress and get an insight into how rewarding teaching can be.

In each placement school, you’ll have a dedicated mentor. Mentors are expert professionals and role models, who will give you knowledge, support and feedback throughout your placement to help you learn. You’ll get to spend at least 1.5 hours a week with your mentor.