School Direct at The Great Schools Trust

Have you seen the bursary that is available? Its paid by our university partner to you in instalments. Do contact us if you want anymore information.
£27,000 in chemistry, computing, mathematics and physics
£25,000 in geography
£20,000 in biology
£15,000 in English

5 On-the-Spot Behaviour Management Strategies from Bill Rogers

Our current cohort of trainees are focusing on Behaviour for Learning this term with the support of their mentor. On our recent training we looked at our favourite authors who offer advice we can implement straight away in the classroom. Our list included Bill Rogers, Peter Hook and Andy Vass, Paul Dix and Tom Bennett.

5 On-the-Spot Behaviour Management Strategies from Bill Rogers Bill Rogers on-the-spot behaviour management strategies allow you to nip small problems in the bud. This stops them becoming bigger issues later on.

National pay scales for eligible teaching and education leadership occupation codes

Interested in a salaried route into teacher training? We are offering salaried places in Chemistry, Computing, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Biology and English. You will be fully supported in your role and be paid on scale 1 of an unqualified teacher salary. Details of the scales can be found at

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PGCE/ PGDE Open Evening - Edge Hill University

This evening we will be at the PGCE open evening at Edge Hill University

PGCE/ PGDE Open Evening - Edge Hill University Come along to our PGCE/PGDE Open Evening on Wednesday 9 November, 4.00pm – 7.00pm.

Funding: initial teacher training (ITT), academic year 2023 to 2024

Do you know there is funding to support your PGCE? A list of subjects and funding support can be found at

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Today we are at the Get into Teaching Event at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Come and talk to us about our School Direct Programme

Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses - Edge Hill University

Our partner Edge Hill university offers Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses to support applicants who wish to improve their subject knowledge before starting their PGCE. Find out more at

Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses - Edge Hill University Edge Hill University offers a number of free Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses for Secondary PGCE and Primary Mathematics Specialist PGCE applicants. If you have applied to study one of our Secondary PGCEs in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science and IT, English, Mathematics, Physics or Rel...

Equivalency programmes - Edge Hill University

In partnership with Edge Hill University we can offer equivalence tests for English and Mathematics so do not let that put you off applying for teacher training with us.

Equivalency programmes - Edge Hill University If you are applying to Edge Hill University and don’t have the GCSEs or Level 2 qualifications required for entry onto your course, one of our equivalency programmes may be for you. The equivalency tests offer you the opportunity to demonstrate that you satisfy our entry requirements for GCSE En...

Find an event near you

Come and see us at the Get Into Teaching Event on the 5th of November at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Find out about our trust and how we can support you on your journey to being a teacher. Find out more at

Find an event near you Find out more about getting into teaching at a free event where you can get all your questions answered by teachers, advisers and training providers.

Our trainees enjoyed our training day on Leading the Classroom at Kings Hawthorns in Liverpool. One trainee commented "Today was just amazing! There were very informative sessions and I have come out thinking I have learned a lot. Thank you for organizing the day. "

Home | SecEd

If you are looking for information to support your interview for a PGCE to help you know about current issues in teaching then this online magazine is really useful -

Home | SecEd SecEd prides itself on being written by teachers, for teachers and on presenting the profession with a positive voice for teachers working throughout secondary education in the UK.

"I would recommend the GST School Direct course because the support you receive from staff is amazing. If there are any issues they are always available to help. The training is really thorough and I feel like I have learned so much."

English PGCE Trainee 2022

Reflections on our most recent conference at GST from one of our trainees: It was a great way to begin my training and an introduction to what makes King's academy different. The conversations we had were deep and were not just about work. I got to know some of the staff from across the four academies. It was a good networking opportunity. I also liked that it was very interactive, it was good to be an active participant

The Council for Subject Associations – A Voice for Subjects

We would highly recommend you link up to your subject association if you are planning to teach. They offer advice on your subject and will help you keep up to date with all aspects of how your subject is taught in schools.

The Council for Subject Associations – A Voice for Subjects The Council for Subject AssociationsSubject Associations – highly skilled and experienced subject specialists whose works supports all teachersView All MembersCfSA Subject Association Directory FREE to all, have a flick!Click HereCOVID-19 FREE Home-schooling resources for every subject, from EYSF ...

Train to Teach with School Direct - Great Schools Trust

We have an online event to find out about our training with our trust. Check out the website for more information on how to register for our event on the 10th of October.

Train to Teach with School Direct - Great Schools Trust Welcome to the Great Schools Trust, we are a family of non-selective state schools serving children primarily across the Northwest of England.

Our trainees are always invited to our whole trust conference. One of our trainees commented that "The Conference help me learn the values of GST and made me realise that all the team are supportive of each other and want to bring the best out of each other".

Train to Teach with School Direct - Great Schools Trust

Take a look at our web page if you are thinking about teacher training

Train to Teach with School Direct - Great Schools Trust Welcome to the Great Schools Trust, we are a family of non-selective state schools serving children primarily across the Northwest of England.

Prestolee SCITT North West Train to Teach Event

We're looking forward to seeing you at the Train to Teach event this Saturday! Register at

Prestolee SCITT North West Train to Teach Event Information and advice from local ITT providers for anyone considering a teaching career

Our final training day of the year for our student! Here are Jamil and Catherine delivering training on numeracy and literacy

Don't miss us at our Train to Teach event this Saturday! Register at https://buff.ly/3u958an

At Great Schools Trust we have subject mentors who will support you throughout your training year. They are highly valued by our trainees

Want to know more about our interviews for School Direct? We hold all our interviews at our Lead School in Warrington. We do ask you to teach for 20 minutes so that we can be sure that we are right for you. You can meet our pupils and make sure our schools are where you want to be placed for your training year

Coffee Mornings - Great Schools Trust

Manchester Event 18th June - Discover more about School Direct and book your place now!

Coffee Mornings - Great Schools Trust Information Events Find all our latest online and face-to-face events here: School Direct Open Evening – Liverpool Join us for our next face-to-face event: School Direct […]

Nicole Li, English Teacher on the importance of being mentored during her PGCE on School Direct

Coffee Mornings - Great Schools Trust

Liverpool Event 15th June - Discover more about School Direct and book your place now!

Coffee Mornings - Great Schools Trust Information Events Find all our latest online and face-to-face events here: School Direct Open Evening – Liverpool Join us for our next face-to-face event: School Direct […]

Coffee Mornings - Great Schools Trust

Manchester Event 18th June - Discover more about School Direct and how to apply at the North West Train to Teach Event. Meet the team and learn about the course and more Book your place now

Coffee Mornings - Great Schools Trust Information Events Find all our latest online and face-to-face events here: School Direct Open Evening – Liverpool Join us for our next face-to-face event: School Direct […]

Some advice from one of our students on filling in your application for School Direct

Coffee Mornings - Great Schools Trust

Liverpool Event - Find out more about School Direct and how to apply at our event at King's Hawthornes. Meet the team and some of our students https://buff.ly/3CIoMwB Book your place now

Coffee Mornings - Great Schools Trust Information Events Find all our latest online and face-to-face events here: School Direct Open Evening – Liverpool Join us for our next face-to-face event: School Direct […]

Behaviour management can put students off from applying - don't let it hold you back! This is what one of our mathematics students had to say...

One of our current English trainees had the following advice to offer to you if you are thinking of applying with us...Apply at https://buff.ly/3Bqtqh9

Case Studies - Great Schools Trust

Find out what our current trainees think about our initial teacher training at https://buff.ly/3KE34MF

Case Studies - Great Schools Trust Case Studies Click here to read about Jamils journey 15/03/2022 – Click here for a BBC News article about Jamils journey. Click here to read about […]

Would you like to talk to one of our current trainees about our School Direct course? Email our Head of Initial Teacher Training and she will organise an online discussion at [email protected]

Apply for teacher training

At the Great Schools Trust we can help you during your PGCE with your academic writing as well as your work in the classroom. Why not apply at Apply at https://buff.ly/3Bqtqh9

Apply for teacher training Use this service to apply for a postgraduate teacher training course.

Did you know we offer salaried training to become a teacher? We are looking for a science salaried teacher at our Warrington Lead School. Contact us for more information by emailing [email protected]

Do you aspire to become a teacher? Graduates, there is still time to apply to our School Direct programme starting September 2022. Apply at https://buff.ly/3Bqtqh9

Have you booked on our School Direct event on 7th May? Don't miss out! https://buff.ly/3CIoMwB

Coffee Mornings - Great Schools Trust

Have you booked on our latest face-to-face event? Don't miss out! !

Coffee Mornings - Great Schools Trust Information Events Join us for our next face-to-face event: North West Train to Teach Event at Prestolee Primary School – Meet a range of primary and secondary […]