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Considering a Career in Teaching? 

Considering a career in teaching? Want to find out about the real world of teaching? Look no further!

At Three Rivers Academy we are always keen to hear from people who would like to know more about the teaching profession. Teaching is an incredibly rewarding job where you can shape the lives of future citizens. 

There are a number of pathways into teaching. Information regarding all pathways, plus information about prerequisite qualifications, can be found on the government website – Get Into Teaching

How to become a teacher | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK

Teacher Training Programmes with Three Rivers Academy

One potential way into teaching is to join an Initial Teacher Training provider. This is a hybrid model with the majority of time spent in the classroom and often leads to QTS. Three Rivers Academy work closely with a range of Initial Teacher Training Providers, including:

School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITTs):

A second potential route, which in most cases will lead to a Post Graduate Certificate in Education with QTS, is university based. We host placements for a variety of universities.

University-based training:

  • Roehampton University
  • Kingston University
  • St Mary’s University
  • Chichester University

We also offer teacher training through the new Teaching Apprenticeship Programme. 

If you would like to discuss opportunities to train at Three Rivers Academy, please contact Mr Russell Wait (Assistant Principal) who coordinates the teacher training programmes at the school (russell.wait@threerivers.thpt.org.uk)

School Experience Programme at Three Rivers Academy

We believe that having some school experience is essential if you are considering training to be a teacher; it allows you to see the nature of the role and make sure that it is right for you before you apply or undertake your training. The Howard Partnership Trust is delighted to offer a two-day secondary school experience programme that will benefit anyone considering a career in teaching.

During your placement you will have the opportunity to:

  • watch a range of lessons and age groups being taught in your specialist subject
  • talk to teachers and school leaders about day-to-day school life
  • find out about career opportunities within the Howard Partnership Trust
  • get advice from senior and middle leaders on starting a teaching career and the different routes into teaching

Our School Experience programme is hosted by Three Rivers Academy, Bell Farm Way, Hersham, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey, KT12 5EJ. We can offer up to two days of secondary experience in a variety of subjects. 

Availability of places is limited by faculty size.  We will endeavour to book you in for a visit but cannot guarantee a place. Priority will be given to candidates who have expressed a preference for training on a programme starting in September 2025. We also reserve the right to change dates at short notice.

We charge an administrative fee of £25 for school experience visits.  Once you have had confirmation of your dates, payment will be required in advance and is non-refundable.

For safeguarding reasons, all visitors should bring a current DBS certificate which must be shown to reception on the day of the visit.  If you do not have a DBS, you will be escorted at all times whilst on the school premises. All visitors will need to produce photo ID on arrival (e.g. passport or driving licence).

School Experience Dates:

  • Thursday 13th & Friday 14th March 2025
  • further dates to be released in the near future

How to book school experience with us:

The simplest way to book your two day school experience is to visit the Department of Education website https://schoolexperience.education.gov.uk/ You will then need to select Three Rivers Academy (Hersham).

If you do not see any upcoming dates please e.mail us direct. Mr Russell Wait (Assistant Principal) co-ordinates the School Experience programme. (Russell.wait@threerivers.thpt.org.uk)

Talent Pool

You can also register your interest in working with us by using the ‘MyNewTerm’ portal. Simply google the portal and then search ‘Three Rivers Academy’. From there you can join our talent pool if you are interested in working with us once you have qualified.

 

 

TESTIMONIALS

"During my training at Three Rivers Academy I was amazed at the level of commitment and the overwhelming support I received during all stages of my study. 
There were always opportunities to learn and practical guidance on how to improve my own teaching, backed up by colleagues with a wealth of experience,
who made me feel like I was part of the team from day one.  I made lifelong connections during my training and loved it so much that I jumped at the chance
to come back here as a fully qualified teacher.  I am certain that I would not be a Head of Department without the help I received from everyone involved with
the training program here at Three Rivers Academy. "

Mr O Caswell 

Co-Head of Design and Technology

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