Victoria

I’m Victoria and I completed TCP SCITT course. I had no prior teaching experience (other than tutoring language) so I knew that I would be in a totally different position to many others. I need not have worried though as, although I had very limited teaching experience, it didn’t take long to discover that I was among a complete mixed bag of individuals, and it didn’t matter what your background was.

The TCP team made me feel at ease from the day of my interview and my relationship with them all blossomed as we went through the course. They are always available to help you with any worries, concerns or teaching scenarios that you are finding particularly tricky. The solid learning programme is tweaked year on year based on the feedback received (so make sure you give constructive feedback when it is requested ready for the next intake of students).

The year was full on, you go through a rollercoaster of emotions, but whilst the tasks seem endless I took the advice and managed a good work life balance which is key to success. For me, my SCITT year was one of the most rewarding things I have ever done.

If ever I speak to people looking to become teachers, I always speak highly of TCP and will continue recommending them.

My year was cut short in the classroom and I had to go online to teach due to COVID-19 which was extremely challenging, but I managed it! I have not once regretted my decision to launch into a teaching career and look forward to the progressing in my teaching career.