Tell me more about the training

We begin the year with two days of intensive induction training in July. This year, induction will take place on July 14th and 15th, 2025.

From September, you will spend four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday) at your placement school, gaining hands-on classroom experience. The remaining day will be dedicated to training. Part-time trainees will spend the equivalent of two days per week in school, structured flexibly to suit individual circumstances, but completed over up to two years.

On Thursday mornings, all Mid Essex ITT trainees come together for Core Training, held in Braintree Sixth Form's theatre. Each week, you will explore a different aspect of teaching, with sessions delivered by a variety of experienced, practising teachers. This is also a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow trainees from across the programme and share your experiences.

In the Thursday afternoon sessions, you will receive Subject Expert Training. Working in a small group with trainees specialising in the same subject, you will be guided by your Lead Subject Tutor (LST)—an experienced, practising subject teacher. These sessions focus on applying the strategies and skills from Core Training to your specific subject area. They typically take place at the school where your LST is based.

Fee-paying trainees will also participate in Academic Days, which are dedicated to working towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) qualification.