Why Reach?
Reach Schools was founded because we believe passionately that all young people, regardless of background, can achieve great things. We offer SCITT (school-centred teacher training) to help you become the best teacher you can possibly be.
Our goal is to provide all of our pupils with the opportunity to go to university if they wish and to live happy, healthy and productive lives. We have created a community of pupils, parents and teachers united by the highest expectations of what every young person can achieve, and by the commitment to help young people to excel.
Reach Schools believe in the power of an all-through education led by excellent educators in a small school setting. We value the impact of strong relationships between a community of pupils, parents and teachers.
SCITT (School-centred teacher training)
Training at Reach through SCITT means you receive on-site training, school and classroom experience every single day, support from mentors and surrounding teachers, experience subject and phase CPD’s, a chance to lean in and gain further experience in other lessons and observations of skilled and experienced teachers and training amongst past ITT’s who can share their wisdom and advice from their own journey.
Our trainees are fully embedded in the school and broader community to deeply ground their practice. We firmly believe that cultivating strong relations with students, staff and families is crucial.
This is what makes us an incredible place to start your teaching career and to decide if this is the right career for you. We are unwavering in our belief that every child can succeed and that relationships and community are at the centre of this. Our Internship, much like our ITT programme, follows the same model: small cohorts, excellent education & outstanding opportunities. You will be learning from exceptional teachers who are making a real difference in the community they serve.
The Offsite Intensive
On 25th – 26th August 2026, we will be offering an overnight Offsite intensive at Jamie’s Farm. This is where your Reach Teacher Training journey takes shape: an immersive two days to build trust, belonging, and the habits of great teaching. This Offsite Intensive is all about forging connections, setting norms, and beginning your journey to transform lives. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet the rest of the team, build trust and belonging, practice the habits of great teaching, step into your purpose and gain an overview of the year ahead. This experience mirrors what we stand for at Reach Teacher Training. See below some feedback from our 2025-26 trainees:
“I found it super helpful to have a group of people I already knew before the first day and to have bonded with the team already. It provided an opportunity to cover some teaching techniques that would immediately be useful within the first few days.” – Alberta, Primary Trainee Teacher
“It was a perfect opportunity to get to know everyone a bit better. It was also a good chance to ask questions and feel comfortable around everyone, making it much easier for us to transition into the school year.” – Polly, Physical Education Trainee Teacher
“Jamie’s Farm was a fun mix of learning as well as trying new things I’ve never done before. It was also a good opportunity to meet the ITTs I will be learning with and become closer as a unit.” – Suprina, Chemistry Trainee Teacher
Take a look at our Reach Teacher Training instagram page to see a glimpse of what we get up to!
What do we offer?
School-centred teacher training (SCITT) in West London offering both QTS only and PGCE + QTS courses.
- Develop as a teacher from day one.
- Exemplary teaching with consistency you won’t find elsewhere.
- Practice underpinned by research.
- Community & relationship driven.
- Trainees who continue to excel after their training.
- Sector leading expert mentors & coaches .
- Unwavering commitment to our shared vision.