Bellevue Place Education Trust

Become a teacher on the job

We offer our School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme in partnership with Teach First. 
The BPET approach is to train teachers as individuals, just like we teach our pupils: individualised learning is at the heart of what we do. 

This postgraduate programme has been judged outstanding by Ofsted, is one year long and involves an effective mix of live training in class, self-directed study and one-to-one support. The final qualification is awarded by Sheffield Hallam University. Our training will enable you to develop your skills in the classroom, and it is ideal for people who are eager to learn on the job and make a difference in their community from day one. You will be interacting every day with children and work as a member of teaching staff in a school local to you. You’ll receive plenty of practical experience as well as subject-specific training and a deep understanding of effective teaching methods. You'll be supported by an experienced mentor throughout your training.

Applications for Sept 2026 are now OPEN 

Contact our Lead Mentor with any questions or to book a phone call: leadmentor@bpet.co.uk

Where will I train?

We have teamed up with the Campfire Education Trust and the Avanti Schools Trust, so you have the opportunity to train in one of 20 schools across the Midlands and South East of England, either:

Getting lots of active experience teaching in a classroom with feedback from a supportive mentor. Support from lead mentors was amazing, they were very on top of it and so helpful with responding to any concerns or queries.

The programme

BPET teacher training brochure

You’ll benefit from:

  • University route training
  • Individualised learning
  • Specialised expertise
  • A structured one-year programme of training and support
  • Online and face-to-face training modules
  • Access to expert training materials
  • The support of an experienced mentor throughout your training
  • The opportunity to train in one of the BPET schools or in one of the Campfire Education Trust schools
  • Once successfully completed, you'll gain qualified teacher status (QTS) and Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) awarded by Sheffield Hallam University
  • Once successfully completed, you’ll start on a qualified teacher’s starting salary of at least 40,317 (inner London), £37,870 (outer London) and £32,916 (rest of the country). Pay increases after that are reviewed every year
  • After qualified, the opportunity to work in a BPET school, and further your career in years to come. Last year, 83% of our trainees have been offered a position in a BPET school.

83% of our trainees have been offered a job in a BPET school after they qualified. 

The course has helped me feel well prepared for taking on my new role as an ECT 1! I have made some amazing friends on this course and I can’t wait to see how everyone progresses in their teaching careers.

How to apply

Eligibility

To apply you need:
  • An undergraduate degree or equivalent
  • To demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the subject you are applying to teach, either through your degree qualification, your A Levels or relevant experience
  • Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths GCSEs, or equivalent qualification, and Grade 4 (C) or above in Science GCSE in order to teach primary.

Fees and financial support

You will be registered as a full-time student throughout the programme so will have access to student benefits and discounts, as well as a student loan to cover your fees. 

Depending on your subject and qualifications, you may also be eligible for a bursary or grant to support you throughout your training. We encourage applicants to check on the Department for Education’s website to find out more about funding options.
FAQs on SCITT  finances

It's a career, not just a qualification!

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