Train to Teach events
Are you thinking about kick-starting an exciting new career in teaching? If so, our Train to Teach stalls are the perfect opportunity for you to learn all you need to know about teacher training and how to apply.
Saturday 16th November, 2019
10am – 2pm
Renaissance Manchester
Saturday 25th January, 2020
10am – 3pm
University of Manchester
Saturday 9th May, 2020
10am – 2pm
Renaissance Manchester
Who is this event for?
The events are designed for anyone who has a degree and is interested in teaching – particularly those who are considering starting their initial teacher training in September 2020. It offers a great opportunity to get all your questions about teaching and teacher training answered.
What to expect
If you attend the Train to Teach events you’ll be able to:
Discuss the different teacher training options available, to help you decide which would best suit you
Meet representatives from our own and other schools/universities that deliver teacher training in this area, and find out about their courses and entry requirements
Receive advice on submitting a successful UCAS application
Talk to practising teachers, including those who have changed career to teach, about what a career as a teacher is really like
Find out about bursaries, scholarships and funding available for teacher training
How to register
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/teaching-events
We look forward to meeting you.
Teacher Taster Days/Evenings
The day/evening includes lesson observations (day only), meeting current trainee teachers and receiving key information about the training year. The day/evening is designed to enable you to make an informed decision – is teaching for you? Which route suits you best?
Manchester Nexus (part of the Cranmer Education Trust) recommends our Teacher Taster Days to those people who are considering teaching Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Dance, Design and Technology, Drama, English, Geography, Health and Social Care, History, Maths, Media Studies, Modern Foreign Languages (MFL), Music, Physical Education, Physical Education with Ebacc, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies or Social Sciences at secondary level and hold a 1st, 2:1 or 2:2 degree in that subject. We do accept a 3rd in some instances, so do contact us if this applies to you.
Manchester Nexus also hold Taster Days for those considering teaching in a primary school setting.
Secondary Teacher Taster Days/Evenings
Our Secondary Teacher Taster Days/Evenings are available for anyone interested in teaching in any subject area listed below in the ‘gaining school experience’ section. All Secondary Taster Events are held at Blue Coat (lead school for Secondary training).
Tuesday 24th September, 2019
18:00 – 19:30 *
Thursday 3rd October, 2019
8:30 – 13:30
Friday 8th November, 2019
8:30 – 13:30
Tuesday 21st January, 2020
8:30 – 13:30
Thursday 13th February, 2020
18:00 – 19:30 *
Friday 13th March, 2020
8:30 – 13:30
Friday 15th May, 2020
8:30 – 13:30
* Evening sessions do not include lesson observations, these are more of an information session.
Primary Teacher Taster Days
Our Primary Teacher Taster Days are available to anyone interested in teaching in the Primary phase. The Primary Teacher Taster Days take place across the schools in our partnership. All Primary Taster Days run from 8.45 – 2.30.
Wednesday 9th October, 2019
Lyndhurst Primary School, Heron St, Oldham OL8 4JD
Wednesday 23rd October, 2019
Christ Church CofE Primary School, Crawley Way, Chadderton, OL9 9ED
Thursday 14th November, 2019
Greenhill Academy, Harmony Street, Oldham, OL4 1RR
Thursday 5th December, 2019
Thornhill J and I School, Edge Lane, Thornhill, Dewsbury, WF12 0QT
Tuesday 14th January, 2020
Stanley Road Community Primary School, Derby Street, Chadderton, OL9 7HX
Thursday 6th February, 2020
Location to be confirmed
Tuesday 3rd March, 2020
Hodge Clough Primary School, Conduit Street, Oldham, OL1 4JX
Tuesday 31st March, 2020
Location to be confirmed
Thursday 21st May, 2020
Mayfield Primary School, Mayfield Road, Derker, Oldham OL1 4LG
How to book
To book a place on any Taster Day/Evening you will need to register with the Get into Teaching programme first. Follow this link to register https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/school-experience/sep
If you have already registered on the gov.uk website, you can book a place by simply emailing Nexus on – recruitment@manchesternexus.com
