Our Initial Teacher Training programme (accredited and delivered in partnership with the University of Bedfordshire) is for high-quality graduates wishing to train in the secondary phase. Where positions arise, we have a strong record in the employment of our trainees as members of staff on completion of the course.
What does the training course look like?
The full-time course is for one full academic year and involves two placements in two different schools covering the full secondary age range. You will spend the first and third term at Goldington Academy and then have an additional placement during the second term in an alternative school, which will be local to your home (wherever possible). Monday to Thursday are spent in school and on Fridays you will attend sessions at the University of Bedfordshire with subject specific tutors.
The part-time course is for two full academic years and involves two placements in two different schools covering the full secondary age range. Each placement will last one year. Two days (for two years) will be spent in school, with one day (Friday) spent at the University of Bedfordshire with subject specific tutors.
Why choose Goldington Academy?
Goldington Academy is a popular, oversubscribed secondary school serving over 900 students. Classrooms are very well-equipped with state of-the-art interactive technologies and there are extensive, specialist facilities for Art, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Drama, Cooking & Nutrition, Music, PE and Science.
Goldington Academy is the top state school in Bedfordshire for exam results for 2025. As well as this, we have been in the top 5% of schools nationally, in every year since Covid, in the country for progress of pupils between ages 11 and 16.
Training to teach at Goldington Academy will provide you with the opportunity to teach both Key Stages 3 and 4, as well as experiences in GCSE and/or vocational courses. In addition to developing your teaching skills, you will be attached to a tutor group and learn to develop your pastoral skills. You will also have the opportunity to engage with the wide extra-curricular life of the school and support with the vast range of clubs we have on offer.
You will have a mentor who you will meet with weekly to aid your development, as well as weekly sessions with the Initial Teacher Training Co-ordinator of the school. In addition, the school has a very successful and varied CPD programme which will be accessible to you.
Which qualifications are needed?
Applicants need a degree (minimum 2:2 classfication) and a Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths GCSE. If you would like to discuss a possible application or arrange a visit to the school, please contact: Hannah Bennett-Fowlds (Initial Teacher Training Co-ordinator) bennetth@goldington.beds.sch.uk