Ormiston Teacher Training

🍎 We're heading to Crewe!

Join Ormiston Teacher Training and The Oaks Academy on Monday, 16 March in Crewe for Teaching Futures.

📍 The Oaks Academy, Crewe
📅 Monday, 16 March, 4pm - 5pm
🎟️ Book your place: https://buff.ly/WQYbajh

This free face-to-face event is perfect for anyone exploring a career in education ~ whether you're considering a career change, finishing university, or planning to apply for teacher training in 2026 or beyond.

Hear from current trainees at OTT and school staff, learn about the different routes into teaching, and get your questions answered.

Thinking about a career in teaching? 🌟📚

Take your first step with Ormiston Teacher Training Norfolk and a range of leading local providers at Teach in the East: Your Route into Teaching.

📅 Tuesday 10 March, 5–7pm (online)

Whether you're a graduate exploring your options, a professional considering a change, or a teaching assistant ready to progress, this event is designed to help you move forward.
Find out what’s possible. Build your future. Teach in the East.

👉 Reserve your place: https://buff.ly/RIhsY3p

Thinking about becoming a teacher? 🍎

Join us for Staffroom Stories | Staffordshire with Dave Da Silva - a relaxed online event from Ormiston Teacher Training where you can hear honest experiences from real educators, ask questions, and discover what teacher training is really like.

Whether you’re just curious or ready to apply, drop in for an informal chat and find out what makes training with Ormiston special.

🎟️ Book your place: https://buff.ly/2k4eFqQ

📍 Practice sessions with trainees | Suffolk Campus

Our trainees in Suffolk have recently had a fantastic time at the Deliberate Practice sessions in Suffolk 🙌

Lots of collaboration, rehearsal and reflection as they practiced their scripted models together - all geared up to take these into classrooms this week! 📚✨

📍 Royal Shakespeare Company’s pilot ITT CPD course | New Vic Theatre

Our trainee teachers are back at The New Vic Theatre for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s pilot ITT CPD course - and what an inspiring experience it’s been so far.

This incredible opportunity allows our trainees and early career teachers to develop their practice alongside RSC experts, exploring rehearsal-room approaches to teaching Shakespeare that are practical, active and genuinely transformative. From diving into language and character to collaborating through performance and discussion, the energy in the room has been fantastic.

The RSC’s approach continues to build confidence, deepen understanding and spark fresh thinking, even for those who may have felt apprehensive about teaching Shakespeare. Our trainees will also gain the RSC Foundation Certificate in Teaching Shakespeare, along with access to valuable resources, strategies and professional networks to support them at every stage of their careers.

A huge thank you to the Royal Shakespeare Company for this wonderful opportunity!✨

This Christmas, we’re celebrating future teachers. 🏫

To everyone who’s ever wished to become a teacher, we're pleased to introduce 'Staffroom Stories' — a relaxed online event series from Ormiston Teacher Training.

Join us for our first online drop-in and chat with Kaye Patrick, our Director of Teacher Training, hear real stories from the staffroom, ask questions (or just listen), and find out what makes training with Ormiston so special.

🔗 Reserve your place now — https://oatnet.co.uk/OTTEvents

📍 Head Teacher Talks | Norfolk

Our Norfolk trainees were privileged to hear from Harry French, Head Teacher of Cliff Park Ormiston Academy, who delivered an inspiring presentation on the core teaching principles embedded across the school. Trainees were encouraged to reflect on their own moral purpose and consider how this aligns with their future success in the classroom and beyond. ⭐

At Ormiston Teacher Training, we’re incredibly fortunate to offer experiences within schools that truly lead with values and compassion.

Don't forget, applications are still open for 2026 - why not join OAT and become part of a scheme that develops your talents for tomorrows learners.

📍 OTT in action | Norfolk

Our trainee teachers recently heard from Thomas Ward, Head Teacher of The Ashley School, a complex needs setting, as they prepared for their upcoming school placements. Through collaborative carousel activities and learner profiles, trainees explored how to confidently step into new environments and meet diverse learner needs.

With strong support from peers and mentors, our trainees are approaching the next stage of their school-based training with a mix of excitement and trepidation — and they’re more than ready for the challenge ahead 💪

📚✨ Placements begin after Christmas… we can’t wait to see them thrive!

🎄✨ Festive wishes from the Suffolk Campus ✨🎄

As we begin to wind down for the festive break, we want to take a moment to recognise the hard work and commitment shown by our trainee teachers this term.

You have worked incredibly hard, made great progress, and demonstrated real resilience and professionalism throughout the year. We are immensely proud of your success and everything you’ve achieved so far.

From our Suffolk Campus community, we wish everyone a restful, happy and well-deserved festive break. We look forward to welcoming you back in the new year, refreshed and ready for the next chapter. 🌟

🎭✨ Exciting news for Ormiston Teacher Training! ✨🎭
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We’re delighted to be launching a brand-new pilot programme for this academic year with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), giving our trainee teachers the opportunity to explore creative, rehearsal-based approaches to teaching Shakespeare in the classroom.

Early Career Teachers and Initial Teacher Trainees in English and drama will take part in specialist professional development using the RSC’s newly launched Shakespeare Curriculum, studying Macbeth, The Tempest and Romeo and Juliet. Through practical, hands-on learning, teachers will build confidence and skills to make Shakespeare engaging, inclusive and accessible for all young people.

This programme supports high-quality arts education and helps teachers develop approaches that boost confidence, communication and creativity in students — especially those who may find more traditional methods challenging.

📍 Job Day | Norfolk

Our fantastic Norfolk trainees took part in practice interviews as part of our regional development offer — an important step in preparing for their future teaching careers!

A huge thank you to:
🎓 Simon Gilbert Barnham, Principal at Ormiston Venture
🎓 Richard Dolding, Education Director East for OAT
🎓 Amy Smith, OTT Assistant Head & ITT Tutor
🎓 Taryn Brown, OTT ITT Tutor

Your time, support and professional insight made the day incredibly valuable. Our trainees did an amazing job stepping into the boardroom and showcasing their skills and potential. 💼✨

We’re so proud of their progress and excited to see where their journeys take them next! 🙌 Don't forget - applications to join Ormiston Teacher Training are still open for 2026, develop your skills to inspire the next generation. ✅

Thinking about a career in teaching? 🌟📚
Take your first step with Ormiston Teacher Training Norfolk and a range of leading local providers at Teach in the East: Your Route into Teaching.

📅 Tuesday 2 Dec, 4–6pm
💻 Wednesday 3 Dec, 5–7pm (online)

Whether you're a graduate exploring your options, a professional considering a change, or a teaching assistant ready to progress, this event is designed to help you move forward.

Find out what’s possible. Build your future. Teach in the East.
👉 Reserve your place: https://buff.ly/u6yFcvR