About Us

Employer: 

Brandlehow Primary School, WPSC Lead School, 

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent, Term Time Only

Start date:

January 2027

Apply by:

Thursday 16th April 2026

Interviews: week beginning 20th April 2026

Job overview

SCITT Director (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training)

Do you have the skills to nurture the progress of trainee teachers? Are you committed to creating an inclusive learning environment and supporting a diverse group of teachers into the profession? Are you an inspirational leader with emotional intelligence who can collaborate with multiple partners to reach the best outcomes for trainees?

If so, why not apply to become the SCITT Course Director of the Wandsworth Primary Schools’ Consortium based at St Mary’s RC Primary School, Battersea, where you will be accountable for coordinating, delivering and developing our Primary PGCE and Assessment Only Routes to QTS.  

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for Initial Teacher Training (ITT)

• Experience of supporting trainee teachers in all aspects of their professional development 

• 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.

• A commitment to coordinating and managing the lead mentor and subject leaders in their role of delivery of the ITT training programme.

What we can offer:

• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities

• Extended leadership opportunities

• Wider networking across London and the South East with other ITT providers and network groups

• Staff benefits include access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) a 24/7 free support tool for our employees including mental health support and financial and legal advice.

• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, Education Support who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or counselling for every employee and trainee at the SCITT

• Exciting opportunities as part of an independent consortium across the London Borough of Wandsworth

To apply for this position, please complete an application form (attached) together with a letter of application for the attention of Natalie Caraccio (Headteacher, Brandlehow Primary School) detailing your experience and impact to date and why you are the best candidate for the position. Completed applications should be returned by email to Nela Law, SCITT Administrator nelalaw@scitt.org

The Wandsworth Primary Schools’ Consortium 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.

Wandsworth Primary Schools' Consortium
St Mary's RC Primary School
St Joseph's Street
London
SW8 4EN

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils