Mid Somerset Consortium for Teacher Training

Leadership Salary Scale Points 8-12

Start Date – as soon as possible


Do you have the skills to lead and train ITT students?

Do you have a passion for creating engaging learning environments?

Are you an inspirational leader with the ability to help ITT students reach their full potential?

If so, why not apply to become a SCITT Director of the Mid-Somerset Consortium based at Crispin Academy where you will be accountable for delivering and supporting ITT Training?


Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

  • The ability to collaborate with other Teaching School Hubs, other providers and NASBTT to develop mentoring and lead mentoring training programmes and resources for 2024 ITT programme.
  • Demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for ITT
  • Experience of supporting trainee teachers in all aspects of their professional studies
  • A proven track record of coordinating and managing lead mentors and subject leaders in their role of delivery of the ITT training programme.
  • Experience of monitoring in-school mentor and ITT programmes
  • Experience of delivering high quality teacher training.
  • Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to positively influence all levels of the organisation.
  • Be excited to support and share expertise across a wide range of schools and be able to travel to all the schools and academies to effectively deliver high quality teacher training.

What we can offer:

  • Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities
  • Extended Leadership opportunities
  • Wider networking across the South West and with Regional School Commissioner groups
  • Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme
  • A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, Carefirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
  • Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust

Closing date: Monday 13 March at 8am

Interview date: week commencing 20 March 2023


Application Details

To apply for this position, please complete a teaching staff application form, (available on our website), together with a letter of application for the attention of Mr Gavin Ball (Chief Executive) detailing your experience and impact to date and why you are the best candidate for the position.

To find out more information please see below a link to the full advert:

Wessex Learning Trust – SCITT Director (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) Mid-Somerset Consortium – Wessex Learning Trust

Completed applications should be returned by email to HR@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk


The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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