Welcome to the i2i Teaching Partnership
The i2i Teaching Partnership is an Ofsted outstanding school centred initial teacher training (SCITT) provider.
Our Reigate Training Centre was opened in September 2020 to provide more local training opportunities for potential teachers. Each year, the centre welcomes both recent graduates and career changers onto our highly supportive secondary teacher training programme. The dynamic curriculum is tailored to meet your individual needs as a trainee teacher and leads to both QTS and PGCE qualifications.
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Our Reigate Training Centre is based at Reigate School on Pendleton Road in Reigate, a historic market town nestled at the foot of the North Downs in south east Surrey. Situated in the London commuter belt just off the A217 south of the M25, our Reigate Training Centre is a short distance from both Redhill and Earlswood stations on the London-Brighton line..
Partner Schools
The Reigate Training Centre works with 8 successful secondary schools across Surrey, all committed to providing a high quality training environment with the support of experience, skilled and committed practitioners:
> Howard of Effingham School, Leatherhead
> Imberhorne School, East Grinstead
> Oakwood School, Horley
> Oxted School, Oxted
> Reigate School, Reigate
> Royal Alexandra & Albert School, Reigate
> St. Bede’s School, Redhill
> The Forest School, Horsham
> The Priory School, Dorking
"I wanted to train with i2i because they have a such an incredible reputation for turning out great teachers but also working with brilliant schools and I wanted to learn from the best"
Reigate trainee
As an i2i reigate Centre trainee, you’ll experience a dynamic blend of high-quality training and real classroom practice. Each week, you’ll spend one day at our Reigate Training Centre at Reigate School and four days in your placement school, giving you the perfect balance of theory and hands-on experience.
Your weekly Pedagogical and Professional Studies sessions are interactive, research-informed, and designed to build both your theoretical understanding of teaching and your practical skills. Through these sessions, you will deepen your knowledge of pedagogy, strengthen your analytical and critical thinking abilities, and develop the reflective habits essential for effective teaching.
Training with i2i means joining a warm and collaborative community. Your centre-based days provide a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow trainees, share experiences, and build a strong support network that will stay with you throughout your training journey.
From your very first days on the i2i programme, you will be actively involved in your placement school, making a real and immediate difference. You will begin by observing and shadowing experienced colleagues, gradually taking on more responsibility as your confidence grows—planning lessons, leading learning, and applying the knowledge gained during your training days.
Your main placement school is carefully selected with your needs in mind. We consider a range of factors, including your location and, importantly, the availability of a highly skilled Mentor who will guide, challenge and support you every step of the way. This personalised approach ensures you receive the individual attention and encouragement you need to thrive.
Reigate Training Centre Director
Weekly Pedagogical and Professional Studies sessions at the Reigate Training Centre are led by Michelle. An expert in her field, Michelle leads the training across two of our centres (Thamesmead and Reigate) and is passionate about providing a professional and supportive learning environment. Michelle has been teaching for over 20 years, predominantly in Secondary education, and has been involved with teacher training for many years. She has always wanted to be in a position in which she could support adult learners and promote this amazing career.
Michelle is actively interested in the latest research and says 'I feel privileged to work for i2i, and deliver a curriculum that is rooted in the best teaching research. I know that we are helping to create the best teachers for all our young learners.'
As a Reigate Training Centre Trainee, you will also be fully supported by the i2i Administration Team.
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