West Essex SCITT

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Who are we?

The Department for Education accredits Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust (EFSPT), operating as West Essex SCITT, for the delivery of initial teacher training (ITT).

Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust and our partnership schools believe that teaching is an exciting, challenging and rewarding profession. Our vision is to offer the highest standard of education for all, both in our local community and the wider area. Our teachers are excellent practitioners and are eager to share their skills, knowledge, and vision with the next generation of teachers. We pride ourselves on having a proven track record in training and professional development. All our trainees who graduated from the course over the past three academic years have secured employment. Many of our trainees go on to secure full-time teaching positions within the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust.

West Essex SCITT is a Lead Partner with Saffron Teaching School Hub.

Routes and course options

Find out about different routes and course options with West Essex SCITT by:

• Visiting the West Essex SCITT website
• Attending a West Essex SCITT recruitment event where you can find out more about each training route and get personalised advice - find out more here

Find out about getting school experience with West Essex SCITT here.

Teacher training application advice

If you would like more information, our team is always on hand to offer advice about the application process. We offer a bespoke service which includes either face-to-face, virtual or telephone support tailored to meet the needs of the applicant. 

In order for us to be able to meet your needs, please fill out this form. We look forward to meeting you and discussing the rewards that a career in teaching can bring. 

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How do I apply?

All applications for teacher training happen through the Department for Education's Apply for Teacher Training service (DfE Apply).

You can apply for West Essex SCITT courses in two different ways:

• Directly with West Essex SCITT on DfE Apply
• Through Saffron Teaching School Hub on DfE Apply

To apply through Saffron Teaching School Hub

• On the Apply for Teacher Training website, search for Saffron Teaching School Hub as the 'training provider' to view and apply for teacher training courses.
• West Essex SCITT courses are listed as 'QTS ratified by West Essex SCITT'.

Please note: these courses are delivered by West Essex SCITT, not by Saffron Teaching School Hub.

To find Saffron Teaching School Hub's unique course codes for West Essex SCITT training courses, expand the heading below:

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Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Saffron Teaching School and West Essex SCITT are committed to equality of opportunity for all and actively oppose all forms of discrimination. We have a responsibility to ensure that trainees have the health and capacity to train to teach and will not put children and young people at risk of harm, whilst meeting the expectations of the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the offer of reasonable adjustments.tshubadmin@swchs.net See here for possible reasonable adjustments.