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As a secondary teacher, your role is to inspire a love of your subject, enabling each student to reach their full potential and thrive throughout the pivotal ages from 11 to 16 and beyond.

At Red Kite, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives and development of young people. We’ll help you to become an exceptional teacher and specialist within your chosen subject at GCSE level, plus our post-16 enhancement will give you the knowledge you need to also teach your subject at ‘A’ Level.

Our School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) Secondary Course is a one-year course based in two of our partner schools across West and North Yorkshire. Here you’ll work with inspirational teachers, who will show you how to teach your subject in school and to help students overcome their subject challenges. Red Kite trainees are backed by a support network that is designed to let you focus on teaching and making sure that on every step of your journey you feel challenged, supported and valued.

On successful completion of your course, you’ll receive a recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) from the University of Leeds.

Leaders have meticulously designed an ambitious curriculum that extends beyond the DfE’s core content framework. The content of the curriculum is ordered carefully so that trainees build their knowledge and skills with exceptional security and confidence.

 

Trainees benefit from high-quality training that is tailored to their needs and starting points. All aspects of the centre- and school-based training are coherently sequenced and seamlessly linked. Trainees build on their professional knowledge with subject-specific training and meaningful opportunities to apply their practice in their placements. They learn how to apply generic pedagogy to their own subjects. This helps them to rapidly develop a firm grounding of pedagogical and subject knowledge which they can build on throughout their career.

 

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Our Secondary Courses

Art & Design 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement (currently closed for 2025 applications)

Art & Design - applications for 2025 entry are currently closed

“Creativity takes courage” - Henri Matisse.

Training to become an Art & Design teacher is a journey into the world of creativity, expression, and visual communication. As a trainee, you will enhance your skills in various artistic techniques and mediums, from drawing and painting to sculpture and digital photography.

Through subject-specific training with our expert subject leader, you will learn to create inspiring and dynamic lessons that encourage students to explore their creativity and develop their artistic voice.

Observing and working alongside experienced teachers, you will learn that fostering a supportive classroom environment ensures students have the courage to experiment, take risks and use a range of materials and techniques to develop their art, craft and design skills.

Like art, teaching involves balance, emphasis, proportion and rhythm; you will learn how to guide students to recognise this in their own work as well as sharing your own artistic endeavours through demonstrations and extra-curricular activities.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £10,000 bursary is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Art and Design in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website.

Biology 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement

Biology - applications for 2025 entry are open

“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better” - Albert Einstein.

Biology teachers inspire and nurture fascination in the living world, developing well-rounded scientists of the future. As a trainee, you will work in schools with exceptional teachers to develop and deepen your knowledge of biological principles.

As a science trainee specialising in Biology, you will inspire students to explore the living world around them. During your training, you will deepen your understanding of key biological concepts, such as ecosystems, genetics, evolution, and cell biology. You will develop strategies to bring these concepts to life in the classroom, whether through hands-on experiments, outdoor fieldwork, use of technology or interactive discussions.

You’ll also spend time learning how to teach Chemistry and Physics to key stage 3, broadening your knowledge, skillset and employability.

Our subject specific curriculum includes five additional training sessions covering key stage 4 Biology, Chemistry and Physics and the delivery of practical experiments in key stage 3 and beyond, including those that are particularly challenging to deliver in a school setting.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £26,000 bursary is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Biology in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website.

Business Studies 14 - 19

Business Studies - applications for 2025 entry are open

“The best way to predict the future is to create it” - Peter Drucker.

As a trainee Business Studies teacher, you’ll help students navigate the dynamic world of business and entrepreneurship. You will learn to translate complex concepts into engaging lessons that spark curiosity and critical thinking among students in this academic and vocational subject.

Through subject specific training and placement experience, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of key curriculum concepts such as economics, finance, marketing, and management, as well as a skillset which will inspire students to think critically about business operations and how businesses impact society.

As Business Studies covers a range of courses at key stage 4 and 5, you will experience teaching and delivery modes across the 14-16 and post-16 age range, including the opportunity to explore additional subjects such as Economics and Computing. You would also gain key stage 3 (11-14) experience in a complimentary subject such as Mathematics or Computing, readying you for employment in the future.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

All Red Kite training both in out of school is led by practising teachers who are experts in their field, backed by a support network that is designed to let you focus on teaching make sure that on every step of your journey you feel challenged, supported and valued.

Chemistry 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement

Chemistry - applications for 2025 entry are open

“Chemistry is the study of transformation” - Antoine Lavoisier.

As a Chemistry trainee, you will enhance your understanding of chemical principles and how they apply to both everyday phenomena and advanced scientific research. Your training will equip you with the skills to teach a wide range of topics, from the periodic table to organic chemistry. Through practical experiments and inquiry-based learning, you will foster students’ curiosity and problem-solving skills.

Trainees will guide students in understanding the vital role chemistry plays in industries like pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and environmental science. Ultimately, your own passion for chemistry will inspire students to appreciate the power, beauty and opportunities within the subject.

You’ll also spend time learning how to teach Biology and Physics to key stage 3, broadening your knowledge, skillset and employability.

Our subject specific curriculum includes five additional training sessions covering key stage 4 Biology, Chemistry and Physics and the delivery of practical experiments in Key Stage 3 and beyond, including those that are particularly challenging to deliver in a school setting.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £29,000 bursary or £31,000 scholarship is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Chemistry in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website.

Computing 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement

Computing - applications for 2025 entry are open

“Computer science empowers students to create the world of tomorrow” - Satya Nadella, CEO Microsoft.

As a trainee Computing teacher, you will become part of a field at the forefront of technological innovation and creativity. Computing equips students with the skills needed for the digital age and you will develop and deepen your knowledge of computer science, programming, and digital literacy, preparing you to teach students how technology shapes our everyday lives. You will share the joy of coding, the creativity of iMedia design and production and the thrill of solving complex problems.

The course covers curriculum design, development of teaching materials, planning classroom activities and classroom management. Computing covers a range of 14-19 specifications and courses; subject specific training and in-school experience will ensure you are flexible and adaptable to the range of academic and vocational courses offered within the subject and ready to secure employment in the future. Drawing on our links with the NCCE Computing Hub you will receive evidence-informed training that will ensure you are well-equipped for a career in the computing classroom.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £29,000 bursary or £31,000 scholarship is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Computing in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website 

Design and Technology 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement

Design and Technology - applications for 2025 entry are open

“Creativity is as important in education as literacy, and we should treat it with the same status” Sir Ken Robinson.

As a Design and Technology teacher, you’ll inspire creativity and innovation, guiding students in developing practical problem-solving skills.

Your training will encompass a wide range of disciplines, from product design to textiles, catering and nutrition. You’ll learn how to engage students in the design process, from researching and brainstorming to prototyping and refining their creations. Through our subject-specific curriculum and practical experience in school, you will develop your knowledge and skillset linked to a range of materials, tools, and emerging technologies, such as 3D printing and digital design.

Throughout your training, you’ll focus on developing students’ critical thinking, collaboration, and hands-on skills, fostering creativity, resilience, and a practical skillset which is essential to meet the challenges of the modern world.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £26,000 bursary is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Design and Technology in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website.

English 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement

English - applications for 2025 entry are open

“A word after a word after a word is power” - Margaret Atwood.

Training to become an English teacher is an opportunity to ignite a passion for literature, language, and communication in young minds. As a trainee, you will deepen your understanding of literary genres, critical theories, and effective writing techniques. You will also learn to create engaging and thought-provoking lessons that foster a love of reading and a mastery of language.

Being an English teacher requires you to be open to learning how to address diverse cohorts and individual learning needs, incorporating into your teaching a wide range of texts, from classic literature to contemporary and diverse works. English trainees will learn how to ensure students understand the relevance of English in their everyday lives and future careers.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £5,000 bursary is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach English in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website.

Geography 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement

Geography - applications for 2025 entry are open

“The study of geography is about more than just memorising places on a map. It’s about understanding the complexity of our world” - Barack Obama.

Becoming a Geography teacher is a journey into the exploration of our planet’s landscapes, environments, and the human activities that shape them. As a trainee, you will deepen your understanding of physical and human geography. Studying Geography is key to being able to explore and explain the world we live in; as a trainee you will learn how to link the human and physical world in a way that engages and inspires your learners.

Learning how to engage students in discussions about sustainability, climate change, and global citizenship has never been more important and helping young people see the relevance of geography in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges is a vital aspect of your role in the classroom. You will inspire students to appreciate the complexity and diversity of our planet, creating informed and responsible global citizens.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £26,000 bursary is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Geography in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website

History 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement

History - applications for 2025 entry are open

“We are not makers of history. We are made by history” - Martin Luther King Jr.

As a trainee History teacher, you will delve into various historical periods, events, and themes, gaining a comprehensive understanding of different cultures and civilizations and how to emphasise their importance through curriculum delivery and design. You will learn to create engaging lessons that make history relevant and exciting, using sources such as storytelling, technology and multimedia.

The course is school based from the very beginning, so our trainees get to work with a range of outstanding history teachers across the partnership, as well as engaging with our subject-specific curriculum and expert History lead. This is enhanced by masterclass sessions from the Holocaust Education Trust, trainee-led based on their own areas of historical interest and expertise, Medieval History with Elizabeth Carr (editor of Teaching History) and a field trip to a regional historical landmark.

Trainees will explore chronology, the use of sources, historical interpretation, change and continuity, cause and consequence and historical significance. Through discussions, debates, and exploration of pedagogy trainees will feel equipped to help students connect historical events to the present day, fostering an understanding of how history shapes the world in which we live.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

Mathematics 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement

Mathematics - applications for 2025 entry are open

“Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, computations, or algorithms: it is about understanding” - William Thurston, Mathematician.

Training to become a Mathematics teacher is an opportunity to ignite a passion for numbers and logical thinking in young minds. Your training journey will deepen your understanding of mathematical concepts as you gain essential knowledge and skills through subject specific training and in-school practical experience.

As a Maths trainee, you will explore a variety of teaching methods to make abstract concepts accessible and engaging. Observing experienced teachers, you will see first-hand the importance of real-world applications and current events in making subject matter relevant. Our experienced subject-knowledge leaders will ensure you can confidently plan lessons, use pedagogy and terminology, and foster a love for the subject.

Through our connection with the regional Maths Hub and the Red Kite Teaching School Hub, we will provide enhancement training and opportunities beyond the subject-specific pedagogy training days scheduled in our curriculum; in previous year’s this has included Teaching for Mastery and exploration of Maths Teaching Strategies in Singapore.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £29,000 bursary or £31,000 scholarship is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Mathematics in our 2025 cohort.
Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website.

Modern Foreign Languages 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement (currently closed for 2025 applications)

Our MFL - applications for 2025 entry are currently closed

The Modern Foreign Languages courses we offer are as follows:

  • French
  • Spanish
  • French with Spanish
  • French with German
  • Spanish with French
  • German and Spanish
  • German with French 

“To have another language is to possess a second soul” - Charlemagne.

Great teaching translates into any language and training to become a Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) teacher is a journey into the world of linguistic diversity, cultural exploration, and global communication. As a trainee, you will deepen your proficiency in the target language and your understanding of its cultural context, learning how to create immersive and engaging lessons that develop students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

As a Modern Foreign Languages teacher, you’ll show your students how languages fit into the bigger picture in an ever-changing European and Global climate, demonstrating a clear purpose to their learning. During your Red Kite training year, you’ll spend most of your time in your carefully-planned placement schools, enjoying a wide range of opportunities and experiences. You’ll develop your teaching skills in the classroom, enhancing your linguistic skills and knowledge of place, people and culture.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £26,000 bursary or £28,000 scholarship is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Modern Foreign Languages in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website.

Music 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement

Music - applications for 2025 entry are open

“Music education should be part of the core curriculum—it helps children find their voice and express themselves in ways words cannot” - Sir Simon Rattle.

As a Music teacher, you will ignite a passion for music and performance in your students, helping them explore the world of rhythm, melody, and composition. Your training will deepen your understanding of music theory, history, and performance techniques, while equipping you with the skills to engage students of all abilities and to foster a lifelong appreciation for music and its place in society.

You will explore how to introduce students to a wide variety of musical genres, from classical to contemporary, and stimulate their appreciation for diverse musical traditions. Whether through singing, playing instruments, collaboration or composition, you’ll develop strategies to nurture creativity and self-expression. You will also learn how to use technology in music education, from recording software to digital instruments, making music more accessible and engaging for today’s learners.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £10,000 bursary is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Music in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website.

Physical Education 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement (currently closed for 2025 applications)

PE - applications are closed for 2025 entry

“Physical education is as important as any other subject in shaping young minds. It promotes a culture of lifelong health and well-being” - Dame Kelly Holmes.

As a trainee PE teacher, you will promote physical health, teamwork, and a lifelong love for fitness.

Through our subject specific curriculum, you will learn how to motivate students and create a positive, energetic classroom atmosphere.

You will also learn how to plan and deliver inclusive lessons that cater to students of all abilities, ensuring everyone can participate and benefit from exercise. In previous years this has included specialist training in dance, gymnastics and inclusivity in sport delivered by the FA. Whatever your sporting specialism, you will feel equipped to plan and deliver lessons to enhance learning and development in any sport, as well as when delivering theoretical lessons exploring anatomy, physiology, and the principles of fitness.

You can choose from our core PE course or our PE with EBACC course. The core route is for applicants who want to train exclusively in PE. The PE with EBACC route is for candidates with an A’ Level grade C or higher in Biology, Chemistry, English, French, Geography, History, Maths, Physics or Spanish. This provides opportunities to train and teach your EBACC subject, usually at KS3 level, in addition to PE across all age ranges.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

Physics 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement

Physics - applications for 2025 entry are open

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known” - Carl Sagan.

As a trainee Physics teacher, you’ll unlock the mysteries of the universe for your students, inspiring curiosity in how things work, encouraging students to question the world around us and experiment to find the answers. Working in schools with exceptional teachers, you will enhance your knowledge and understanding of core concepts, from forces and energy to waves and quantum mechanics.

As you progress, you will build strong relationships, learning how to not only manage the classroom environment, but also how to guide students to think deeply and creatively about the universe. Your passion and dedication will ignite a lifelong interest in science and discovery.

You’ll also spend time learning how to teach Biology and Chemistry to key stage 3, broadening your knowledge, skillset and employability.

Our subject specific curriculum includes five additional training sessions covering key stage 4 Biology, Chemistry and Physics and the delivery of practical experiments in keystage 3 and beyond, including those that are particularly challenging to deliver in a school setting.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £29,000 bursary or £31,000 scholarship is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Physics in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website.

Religious Education 11 - 16 with post 16 enhancement

Religious Education - applications for 2025 entry are currently open for limited locations

Currently, you need to be aware that the only placements remaining for Religious Education, are likely to be in the north of our region. Please only submit an application if you would be able to attend placement in YO7, YO17, DL10

“Religious Education helps young people develop an informed and compassionate understanding of the diversity of faiths and worldviews in our society” - Baroness Warsi.

Teaching secondary Religious Education is learning about religion and, just as importantly, learning from religion. It extends beyond the acquisition of information and encourages students to learn something about themselves. As a trainee RE teacher, you’ll spend time in schools discussing the influence of religions and beliefs on people and the world around us, encouraging students to see the value of RE to the exploration of belief systems, ethics, and cultural diversity.

As a trainee, you will deepen your understanding of major world religions, philosophies, and moral frameworks. You will learn to create inclusive and respectful classroom environments where students feel safe to explore and discuss their own beliefs and those of others. Your role will be key in highlighting wider curriculum links and supporting students to engage ethically and morally with the world around them.

Leadership and behaviour management skills are essential for engaging a whole class. You’ll learn how to set a great climate for learning and put our tried and tested behaviour strategies into practice each day that you’re in the classroom. You’ll also learn how to monitor progress to ensure all students reach their full potential.

A £10,000 bursary is available for those who are eligible and start training to teach Religious Education in our 2025 cohort. Further details about bursaries and eligibility can be found on the Get into Teaching Website.


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Red Kite 2021 (31)Secondary Course Structure

The main focus of the SCITT course is the in-school placement, which is where you’ll spend the majority of your training year.

School placements are punctuated with university sessions, professional development training sessions, mini placements for enrichment in curriculum focus areas and subject knowledge and pedagogy training. Subject knowledge is supported by expert colleagues from across the partnership of schools for each subject.


Enhanced Experience

You can enhance your training and employability, as well as gaining further experience, though observing and delivering lessons outside of your main subject where appropriate. 

You drive your own learning; if you have the capacity to go beyond your main subject specialism, we will support you in facilitating teaching experience in school. For example, teaching Drama or Media Studies as part of your English PGCE, or teaching an EBACC subject as a PE trainee.


Entry Criteria

Applicants should be qualified to degree level, 2:2 or above (or in their final year of University with a predicted 2:2 or above).

Secondary applicants should have a degree relevant to the subject they want to teach. We consider related A-Level qualifications where your degree is not directly related for our Maths and Physics courses.

All applicants are required to have a GCSE/O'level/iGCSE* at grade C/4 or above in Maths and English.

*or international equivalent

Experience of being in a school and/or working with young people is preferred and will be beneficial during the application process. You can contact us to arrange school experience.

You must be eligible to study in the UK. We are unable to sponsor student route visas.

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Red Kite Teacher Training is part of Red Kite Learning Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with company number 7523507, registered office address: Red Kite Office, Pannal Ash Road, Harrogate, HG2 9PH

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