Be inspired with Primary Teaching
Our primary offer will provide the opportunity to train in some incredible primary settings across the East Riding of Yorkshire and North Yorkshire. Our schools are nestled in thriving market, rural and coastal areas where each embrace their locality in their curriculum offer. Be inspired by the infectious enthusiasm of children across our school family.
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Choosing to complete my initial teacher training with the Wonder Learning Partnership was the best decision I have ever made. The support we receive as trainee teachers is above all expectations. We feel respected as individuals and are always made to feel comfortable. Wonder really does think of all the little things to help us on our journey to becoming teachers. They provide quality, invaluable CPD sessions that are personalised to our needs and respond to any concerns and needs with kindness and consideration.
I have wanted to be a teacher my whole life. Many of my family members past and present have worked throughout the age ranges of education, so it really was just a matter of time. I had previously worked in a secondary school before applying for primary teacher training. The transition between the age groups is amazing to experience and every day I spend in my placement school so far, the children have been a joy.
My placement school has been incredibly supportive and have enabled me to teach the full breadth of subjects with my class. All the staff have been welcoming and friendly. I have had opportunities to observe all the age ranges but have spent most of my time with one class. I have been using the schemes of work to plan and teach my lessons which are regularly observed by my mentor. Positive developmental feedback is then given. I really do feel like I am on my way to becoming a happy and successful primary school teacher. I recommend the Wonder Learning Partnership to any potential teachers out there as it feels like being part of a family supporting you through a challenging year.
I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, but life appeared to have dealt me another hand. To see that moment in the child’s eye when they finally get something that they have been struggling with all afternoon is more than enough reward for the job. I first looked into doing my PGCE with Wonder when I realised they gave me a chance to be able to balance a part time job around my placement but more importantly they got me into the classroom sooner than I would have done if I was doing a university centred PGCE.
I’ve been placed in a local school in my local area meaning I don’t have to far to travel to get to my placement, but it also means I get to train to be a teacher in the area I’m looking to start my career in. During my first placement I have enjoyed teaching science the most with my key stage one children as it allowed them to investigate different materials and choose which one would be the best material to use to make a curtain from ensuring it was opaque and could be easily opened and close like a curtain is every day. I would recommend anyone looking to do a PGCE to seriously look at doing it through Wonder as it is a much more hands on approach then a normal PGCE. I was able to be in the classroom within the first week which meant that transitioning from observer to teacher was much slower allowing me to really concentrate on teaching and not having to worry about learning about all of the children and the school at the same time as preparing to teach.
I have wanted to be a teacher since I was a child myself. I love learning and I love how children learn. I knew I wanted to go into primary teaching after spending several years teaching dance and gymnastics, and when I started to look for courses it was slightly overwhelming to see the sheer amount available.
I chose to apply for Wonder initially because I loved the ethos. I loved the idea of all children in all WLP schools being encouraged to be the best version of themselves and were empowered to learn.
Being an ITE with Wonder has been fantastically enriching. Being able to access a massive variety of training days, courses and expert input has been crucial in growing my confidence in the classroom.
My highlight so far has been taking part in several reading for pleasure conferences. This is a real area of interest for me and being able to spend time with experts discussing this has been great. The use of STEM conferences has also been extremely helpful. These conferences have been a great way of growing confidence in areas of the curriculum that do not come as naturally to me. Having a rich bank of expert colleagues to call on for advice has been particularly helpful.
I would recommend Wonder 100 times over to anyone looking for a teacher training course that nurtures, empowers and inspires its students.
From a young age, I knew that I wanted to be a teacher. I’ve always been passionate about working with children and helping them reach their maximum potential. I recognise the power of education in changing lives, and I want to be part of that transformation, especially during those crucial early years of learning.
I’m enjoying the opportunity to work with children on my placement and seeing them grow academically as well as other areas of life. The best thing so far has been watching children grasp a new concept or overcome a challenge. Also, I’m enjoying building relationships with the pupils and creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment where they feel supported and excited to learn.
Training to be a primary school teacher with Wonder has been a great experience. The course is well-structured, practical, and filled with valuable insights and theory that has prepared me for real life situations in the classroom. The support I have received from my mentor and other members of Wonder has been great and I have learnt a lot from expert-led workshops. Fellow trainees have also been a great source of encouragement.
If you’re considering a career in education, passionate about teaching and committed to making a difference in children’s lives, I would recommend doing this Wonder student teacher training course. The training and hands on approach has helped build my confidence and skills for teaching.
Develop and Grow with Secondary Teaching
Our secondary teacher training offer provides an incredible opportunity to develop your teaching practice as you experience the wonderful schools we work with across the region. No two days are the same as you train to teach and inspire the inquisitive minds of our young people.
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Choosing to train with Wonder Learning Partnership was the best decision I made for myself. With amazing experts, supportive schools and intensive training sessions, my experience has been wholly enjoyable.
I first decided to complete my PGCE during my second year at university. While I wasn’t sure how well I could teach and I was nervous throughout the whole application process, I never once found myself giving up on my dream to make a difference with young people. Two years later, I know I made the right choice in challenging myself with this role. From the moment I first interviewed with WLP, I knew this trust was where I wanted to do my training. Their approachable nature and supportive school community was the perfect environment for my learning journey.
In my first placement I was lucky to be working with staff who knew the school and its pupils inside out. Their insight was invaluable, and their feedback was supportive and constructive, constantly pushing me to be challenged and to develop into an adaptive, effective and engaged English teacher.
During this placement I undertook the role of mentor in a scheme aimed at the bottom 20% of readers and found myself being inspired daily by pupils’ resilience with literacy. It became clear with each session I attended that the work I was doing was making a life changing impact.
This only increased during my second placement as I joined Woldgate School, their English department is an amazing group of experts who didn’t shy away from sharing their advice and anecdotes. It was in this placement I was able to refine my approach to teaching and begin to use my knowledge in a new and exciting environment.
Despite only being six months into teaching, I can already see the changes that I have undergone. My confidence and ability to teach, plus my understanding of my subject have improved drastically. I am always excited for a new day in school, finding each one different from the last, and I am eager to start my ECT and continue to learn from my fellow teachers and my pupils.