Train to teach in
Science with Biology

With the support of experienced teachers, you will develop a deeper understanding of your subject knowledge and techniques to help pupils to discover more about the human body and the natural world.  Science not only offers unique opportunities that develop pupils’ science knowledge and understanding but it also develops their practical, analytical, creative, evaluative and problem-solving skills.  Learn to nurture young peoples’ natural curiosity about the world they live in and develop this to ensure all pupils achieve their very best.

Whilst you’ll focus on Biology, trainees will also have the opportunity to expand their teaching experience further within the subject of science, by leading Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 classes on Chemistry and Physics.  

The Science SCITT course with Biology is an ideal course for candidates that have the passion and enthusiasm needed to help shape young lives.  Candidates will need the drive and ambition to work with young people and have a love of Biology which will help spark pupils’ learning. If you have these skills, this programme is a fantastic opportunity for you.

From the Science with Biology ITT School Lead Tutor

If you are passionate about working within a teaching environment and eager to develop your confidence and understanding as a teacher, our School Centred Initial Teacher Training course is a fantastic choice for you.  Our Lead Tutor will ensure that you have access to a stimulating programme of teacher training, and will ensure that you are given every opportunity to succeed as a Biology teacher.  As part of your training at Wetherby High School, you will have the opportunity to observe colleagues not only in Biology, but across our school curriculum.  The Lead Tutor will also guide you through the Teaching Standards, providing you with a clear path to success, and modelling for you high expectations needed to succeed as a Biology Teacher.

The Lead Tutor will also support you to take risks in the classroom, and offer constructive criticism as to how to further develop into the teacher that you want to be.

Placements

Wetherby High School has been graded as a ‘Good School’ in its 2019 Ofsted Report.  The school prides itself on its focus on restorative practice, which places relationships at the centre of its core business.  As a school, every effort is taken to promote personal development and the welfare of its pupils, which saw Wetherby High School graded as ‘Outstanding’.  The nurturing environment at the school means that pupils at Wetherby High School have ‘high expectations and are good role models’.

The Science Department at Wetherby High School has a proven track record of securing good outcomes for pupils and has a diverse team of all specialisms.  As the Lead School for Science, Wetherby High School will ensure that you are supported in your training year, and challenged to be the best teacher you can be.

In addition to your Lead School placement, you can be placed within up to two of our additional partnership schools within the local area to give you contrasting placements.