Train To Teach
Want to Teach?
A career in teaching at JSTC can be hugely rewarding both for you personally and for the students you come into contact with.
As a teacher, you have the ability to change a young persons mindset, goals and aspirations for the children of Alford and the wider community of rural Lincolnshire.
JSTC has a proven track record of nurturing and developing our own trainee teachers. This involves working closely with candidates to develop their skills, pass on the expertise of more established colleagues and to share the passion, commitment and dedication our staff have to providing our students with the best education we have to offer.
There are a variety of different routes for you to get into teaching through many local providers.
Why choose JSTC?
RESPECT
JSTC prides itself on creating a warm, nurturing and respectful learning environment at the heart of its local community. Staff are passionate about ensuring that students receive a first class enducational experience, in a happy and stimulating setting. As a school we value, appreciate and celebrate the achievements and efforts of our students and staff.
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RESPONSIBILITY
Staff at JSTC work hard to ensure that lessons are both engaing and challenging. Our carefully planned curriculum nurtures and guides our students, not only to academic success, but also to leave us as young adults that are ready to play a key role in the wider world. Roggether, we support students to excel in school, be happy and leave as confident young people.
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RESILIENCE
​JSTC values the contributions that all students make; in the classroom, on the sports field or stage, as part of a team in our school council, leading a primary school event or helping a young student with their reading. We believe that, in partnership with parents, we can make the difference and ensure that every student reaches their full potential.
Routes to Training at JSTC
Thank you for your interest in teacher training at JSTC, we would be delighted to welcome you to our warm, friendly school on the first steps of your teaching career.
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We work in assocaition with the following providers:
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Lincolnshire Teaching School Alliance (SCITT)
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Bishop Grosseteste University
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For more information, please contact us.
Our Commitment to You
Weekly Training - A tailored programme delivered by both school based and centre-based professionals.
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Secondary School Setting - Members of your subject area will support subject knowledge enhancement, as well as, your classroom teaching practice.
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Classroom Based Training - In a classroom from your first day in school.
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Success Stories
Mrs Mountain has worked with us fgor many years since her training, taking on role as deputy progress leader and whole school literacy lead. She has been responsible for the JSTC Newpaper Day and Poetry Live for several years. She is now Head of English, leading learning and development within the department.
Miss Elias began her career with us and since that time she has continued to flourish. She has been a deputy progreess leader and pupil premium coordinator in her time with us and is now Head of ICT, E-Safety Officer and runs the Student Coaching Programme to help support students in year 10 and 11.
Mr Ramirez continued to develop his professional practice within the Maths department and went on to become a deptuy progress leader with us in addition to his maths role. He gave up his spare time to support a number of students who struggle with their numeracy and ran after school sessions to ensure they reached their full potential. He moved schools in 2023 to become a Head of Maths after 6 year with us.