Thamesmead Training Centre, Shepperton, West London
Thamesmead Training Centre, Shepperton
Our Thamesmead training centre is located at Thamesmead School in Shepperton in the south west suburbs of London, close to the River Thames and with easy access to the M3 and A316. Shepperton Station is about a 10-minute walk from the school, providing regular rail services, and there are very good local bus services to/from the school.
Thamesmead School has been home to the Thamesmead SCITT since 2003, training exceptional teachers in Surrey and West London.
In September 2023, Thamesmead SCITT joined the i2i Teaching Partnership as a training centre in an exciting collaboration that offers increased teacher training opportunities and means that the local community benefits from a continued and growing source of highly trained newly qualified teachers.
“We are passionate about ensuring there are inspiring training opportunities and experiences for potential future secondary school teachers across our established and valued partnership, and through working with i2i this will strengthen further”.
Phil Reeves, Headteacher at Thamesmead School
Structure of the Training Centre
As an i2i Thamesmead Centre Trainee, each week you will spend one day at the Thamesmead School training centre and four days in your placement school (for the first six weeks of the programme you will spend 2 days a week at the training centre and 3 days in your placement school).
Your weekly Pedagogical and Professional Studies interactive sessions will teach you the theory of teaching (pedagogy), as well as develop your critical thinking, analytical and research skills, and are a great opportunity to build your support network with your fellow trainees.
From the very start of the i2i programme you will be in your placement school making a difference. From shadowing and observing at the start to gradually taking responsibility for planning and delivering lessons, you will be implementing the theoretical knowledge taught during your weekly professional studies training days. Your main placement school is selected based on a number of factors, including most importantly where you live, and the availability of a suitable Mentor to support and guide you.
Thamesmead Training Centre Partner Schools
The Thamesmead Training Centre works with 16 successful secondary education providers including schools, studio schools and university technical colleges across Surrey and West London, all committed to providing a high quality training environment with the support of experience, skilled and committed practitioners::
> Bishop David Brown, Woking
> Chertsey High School, Addlestone
> Fullbrook School, New Haw
> Global Academy, Hayes
> Halliford School, Shepperton
> Hampton High School, Hampton
> Heathside School, Weyrbidge
> Logic Studio School, Feltham
> Springwest Academy, Feltham
> St Paul's Catholic College, Sunbury on Thames
> Thamesmead School, Shepperton
> The Bishop Wand C of E School, Sunbury on Thames
> The Magna Carta School, Staines Upon Thames
> The Winston Churchill School, Woking
> Thomas Knyvett College, Ashford
> Three Rivers Academy, Walton on Thames
Meet The Team
Michelle Marshall
Thamesmead Centre Director
Weekly Pedagogical and Professional Studies sessions at the Thamesmead 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.'
Donna Mansell
Thamesmead Centre Administrative Lead
Donna has been working at Thamesmead for over 9 years, providing invaluable support to everyone.
From advising potential applicants on all aspects of teacher training and supporting them through the application process, Donna is there when you start the programme and every step of the way through the programme as a friendly face, supportive shoulder and a wealth of knowledge and understanding.
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