Portsmouth SCITT - Training teachers across Portsmouth and the South.

Names matter.

They carry familiarity, consistency and trust, and we know that Portsmouth SCITT is a name many people recognise and value.

But our programme has grown. Our partnerships have developed. Our reach now extends beyond Portsmouth, and our offer is continuing to evolve.

That is why we are considering whether the time has come for a new name. One that better reflects who we are, where we work and the future of our teacher training partnership.

We would love to hear your views.

Please complete our short survey by Friday 19 June.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/SKHpjkTFwi

Parents and carers, we’d love to hear from you.

When your child walks into the classroom each morning, what do they most need from their teacher?

A kind smile?
Someone who listens?
Patience?
A sense of fun?
Clear explanations?
Someone who believes in them?

Tell us in a few words or a short sentence below.

With Thank a Teacher Day coming up on 17th June, this is also a lovely moment to celebrate the teachers who have made a difference to your child. You can send a free thank you message here:
https://thankateacher.co.uk/parents/

We’ll be using your responses to celebrate the everyday qualities that make great teachers so special.

Applications are still open for September 2026!

We’ve had another flurry of applications over the half-term break, and it’s been brilliant to see so many people taking that first step towards a career in teaching.

There is still time to apply for our primary and secondary courses, so if you’ve been thinking about training to teach, now is a great time to find out more.

We’re also sending a huge good luck to our current trainees as they head into their final half term. This is the point where all of the learning, practice and growing confidence really starts to come together. The magic really does happen now!

We can’t wait to see everything they achieve over the coming weeks.

Ever wondered what centre-based training looks like for a primary trainee teacher?

One of our Portsmouth SCITT primary trainees has shared a little snapshot of her week in the centre, and it’s a brilliant reminder of just how varied teacher training can be.

From phonics, book moderation and science practicals, to adaptive teaching, professional conversations, pupil progress and a well-earned lunch at the Lido, no two days are quite the same.

Our centre-based weeks give trainees the time and space to build knowledge, practise key skills, reflect with expert colleagues and prepare for life back in the classroom.

Swipe through for a week in the life of a Portsmouth SCITT primary trainee. 👇

For Mental Health Awareness Week, our trainees have been reflecting on the little things that help them stay well during a busy year of teacher training.

Wellbeing is not a one-off event, and it is not always about grand gestures. Sometimes it is the small, steady things that help make tougher moments feel a little lighter.

Here are some of the simple things our trainees do to look after themselves, recharge and keep going. We hope they inspire you to pause, breathe, and make time for your own little moments of wellbeing too.

Are you coming to our drop in session here at Stamshaw Junior School tomorrow? Come to the school reception and we'll bring you down to the training room to discuss our courses.

We are hosting two drop-in sessions where you can come in and have an informal discussion with our team about teacher training.

We offer both primary and secondary courses aimed at prospective trainee teachers who hold an undergraduate degree.

If you would like to find out more about how we can support you to gain PGCE with (QTS) Qualified Teacher Status then please pop along at a time that suits you on:

Tuesday 5th May between 8am and 12 noon at Court Lane Infant School, or on
Thursday 7th May between 8am and 12 noon at Stamshaw Junior School.

There is no need to register – just head to the main entrance of the school where one of the team will greet you.

We are hosting two drop-in sessions where you can come in and have an informal discussion with our team about teacher training.

We offer both primary and secondary courses aimed at prospective trainee teachers who hold an undergraduate degree.

If you would like to find out more about how we can support you to gain PGCE with (QTS) Qualified Teacher Status then please pop along at a time that suits you on:

Tuesday 5th May between 8am and 12 noon at Court Lane Infant School, or on
Thursday 7th May between 8am and 12 noon at Stamshaw Junior School.

There is no need to register – just head to the main entrance of the school where one of the team will greet you.

When is the best time to apply for teacher training?

We’re often asked if it’s “too late” to apply… and the honest answer is, it depends.

The right time is when you feel ready. But we do close our courses once we reach capacity, so if teaching is something you’re seriously considering, now is a good time to take that next step.

For a September 2026 start, we still have spaces available across our programmes and we’d love to hear from you.

If you’ve been thinking about teaching, this might just be your moment.

👉 Read more here: https://www.portsmouthscitt.chimat.uk/news/?pid=7&nid=2&storyid=4