School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) trainee

The Portsmouth Grammar School; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Portsmouth is seeking individuals to train as secondary Economics teachers during an academic year-long program. Candidates should have, or be working towards, a Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above). The role offers hands-on classroom experience, achievement of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and the possibility to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Successful applicants will receive support from experienced colleagues and participate in weekly training sessions.

Qualifications

• Working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Passionate about Economics and inspiring young people.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands‑on classroom experience.
• Attend weekly training sessions.
• Support from experienced colleagues.

Education

Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

About the Program

We welcome applications from individuals who have, or are working towards, a Bachelor's degree (2:2 or above).

Through an academic‑year long programme you will work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have the option to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

Most of your training year (2026‑27) will be spent learning from, and working alongside, experienced colleagues in the PGS Economics and Business Department.

What you will gain

• Experience school life from day one, gaining meaningful hands‑on classroom experience.
• Achieve QTS in a single academic year.
• Option to complete a PGCE with the University of Brighton alongside QTS.
• Develop into a confident, reflective, and skilled practitioner supported by expert colleagues.
• Attend weekly training sessions with specialists at the South Farnham SCITT hub in Guildford.
• Support from experienced colleagues and subject specialists.
• Dedicated professional mentor.
• In‑house professional studies programme.
• Staff coaching.
• Recognised as a regional training centre for ISTIP, holding termly conferences for ECT professional development.

About the Economics and Business Department

The Economics and Business Department is well resourced and has an excellent track record in public examinations. We teach the Edexcel specification at A Level where academic results are extremely strong and pupils are supported to achieve the very top grades. Pupils of all abilities are catered for and are encouraged to achieve their potential where results reflect the successful differentiated support we offer.

The department runs numerous co‑curricular activities and opportunities for pupils. Enterprise clubs for several year groups are well attended, as is a Business and Economics Society. We encourage pupils to enter national essay competitions and were recently successful in the Young Economist of the Year competition.

Throughout the academic year the department organises a varied schedule of guest speakers and super‑curricular opportunities for pupils. This includes hosting an Institute of Economic Affairs spring Sixth‑Form conference and visitors from The Bank of England and other banks. The Department has four dedicated teaching rooms as well as a Departmental Office. These areas are all located on the top floor of the Sixth‑Form Centre. Each of the teaching rooms has an Active Touch Screen and whiteboard.

Why join Portsmouth Grammar School?

Are you passionate about Economics? Are you keen to inspire young people? Are you ready to take the first step in your teaching career?

The Portsmouth Grammar School is offering an exciting opportunity to train as a secondary Economics teacher through our partnership with South Farnham SCITT, an Ofsted Outstanding provider of school‑based initial teacher training.