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Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · 3h

MEET OUR DIRECTOR! Angela oversees the entire programme. Before joining, she spent 18 years working in a primary school in Leeds. During her career, she has always been very involved in ITT.
In her free time, Angela enjoys baking, sewing, going to the gym and spending time with family and friends.

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · 1d

MEET OUR SCITT ADMINISTRATOR! Cathy has only worked for Exceed SCITT for 6 months, but has already made a hugely positive impact due to her 17 years of experience in ITT.
In her free time, Cathy enjoys spending time with her 2 children. She also enjoys a trip to the theatre and a swim or gym class.

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · 2d

MEET OUR CURRICULUM LEAD! Emma has been part of the Exceed SCITT team for almost 2 years, working with both Primary and Secondary cohorts. Emma started her career as a primary class teacher, predominantly in KS2.
In her free time, Emma enjoys spending time with her son, running and playing tennis.

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · 4d

MEET OUR HEAD OF SECONDARY! Suzanne has worked for Exceed for over 2 years, but already had years of experience in Secondary ITT. Suzanne started her career as a Secondary PE teacher, and still delivers bespoke PE training days. She's had roles as Year 7 Transition Lead, Head of Year and ITT Lead.

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · 5d

MEET OUR HEAD OF PRIMARY! Emily has worked for the SCITT for almost 2 years, but before this, was an Assistant Head in one of our Exceed schools, overseeing EYFS and KS1. She's been involved with the SCITT for years, as a CBM, Lead Mentor and Tutor, and knows the primary programme inside out!

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · 6d

MEET THE SCITT TEAM! When you train to teach with Exceed SCITT, you’ll see a lot of us before and during the programme! This week we’ll be introducing you to the team! Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for our first staff spotlight! #meettheteam #exceedscitt #introductions

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · 9d

Absolutely well done to them all on a great first half term!

Priestley Partnership @priestley-scitt.bsky.social · 11d

A huge well done to our #SCITT teachers on completing your first half term! 🎉 You’ve made a brilliant start.

Thinking about teaching? 📚 Apply now to train with the @priestley-scitt.bsky.social
www.gov.uk/apply-for-te...

#SCITT #TrainToTeach #PriestleyPartnership @exceedscitt.bsky.social

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · 9d

Happy half term to all our SCITT teachers, mentors and tutors. We you all have a well deserved rest after a busy first half term! 🎃🍁 #halfterm #holidays #welldeservedbreak

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · 18d

We received some amazing feedback from our Word Reading ITAP week! Watch the video below to read some of our SCITT teachers thoughts about how the week has benefitted their knowledge and understanding of phonics and early reading, and how to implement it. #phonics #intensivetrainingandpractice

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Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · 18d

They’re doing amazing!

Priestley Partnership @priestley-scitt.bsky.social · 23d

🎓 Week 1 at host schools ✅

Our #SCITT teachers are already making a difference — building confidence, relationships, and classroom skills. So proud of their progress! 💪

#SCITT #TeacherTraining #FutureTeachers #priestleypartnership @exceedscitt.bsky.social

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Priestley Partnership @priestley-scitt.bsky.social · 26d

Applications are OPEN— and they’re coming in fast!

Thinking about teaching? Now’s the time 💜🧡

Apply today 👉 www.gov.uk/apply-for-te...

#SCITT #TrainToTeach #ApplyNow #TeachingJourney #Priestleypartnership @exceedscitt.bsky.social

www.priestley.academy/the-priestle...

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Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · 26d

APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN! You can now officially apply to train to teach for 2026-27! Head to our website to find out more about Exceed SCITT and then browse our available Primary, Secondary and Part Time programmes on the DfE website (both links in our bio!) #exceedscitt #initialteachertraining

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Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Oct 2

Only 5 days until you can apply to train to teach for 2026-27! Head to our website to find out more about Exceed SCITT and then browse our available Primary, Secondary and Part Time programmes on the DfE website (both links in our bio!) #exceedscitt #traintoteach #initialteachertraining #newcareer

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Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Oct 1

Interested in training to become a teacher? Have a look at our video and then head to our website to find out more about how you can train with Exceed SCITT in one of our many schools across Leeds, Bradford or Keighley #exceedscitt #teachertraining #primary #secondary #newcareer #handsonlearning

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Priestley Partnership @priestley-scitt.bsky.social · Sep 30

#traintoteach #futureteachers #priestleypartnership #scitt @exceedscitt.bsky.social
View our courses on www.gov.uk/apply-for-te...
✨ Explore your options
✨ Get ready to apply from 7 October
✨ Start your journey into teaching with @priestley-scitt.bsky.social

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Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Sep 30

Today is that day that you can finally view DfE initial teaching training courses! Applications official open on October 7th but this time can be used to start preparing your application.
Check out our ‘outstanding’ courses on our website and a link to the DfE course finder is in our bio!

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Sep 15

15 DAYS TO GO!! Interested in training to be a teacher? The 2026-27 window opens for viewing on 30th September, before you can then submit an application from the 8th October! Contact us to find out more about how you can train to teach with our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ SCITT!

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Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Sep 8

On Friday, our SCITT teachers visited Saltaire for our annual ‘Wellbeing Day’. We started the day with some training on how to look after our wellbeing and then everyone took part in a treasure hunt around the local area. Here’s a video that one of our new SCITT teachers put together for us!

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Sep 5

Yesterday we welcomed almost 100 brand new SCITT Teachers onto our 2025-26 cohort. We delivered a jam packed day of training and are excited to officially get going!! #exceedscitt #teachertraining #primary #secondary #weexceed #newcareer #traineeteachers #handsonlearning

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’d like to wish all the children (and staff!) the best of luck on their first day back at school! Most of our SCITT teachers had their inset days in their placements yesterday, and were excited about getting started with our SCITT training on Thursday! #traintoteach #traineeteacher #welcomeback

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Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Jul 15

No time to rest after our celebration event - we’ve already been working hard planning for next year’s cohort! Our induction event took place last week and we’re excited to welcome many new faces for 2025-26! #traintoteach #exceedscitt #primaryteachers #secondaryteachers #teachertraining #newcareer

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Jul 4

Congratulations to our 2024-25 Primary and Secondary cohort of Exceed SCITT teachers, who have successfully completed the programme and achieved QTS!! We are so proud of them all and how hard they have worked this year! 👏🥳🎉

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Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Jun 30

It’s the final week of the 2024-25 Exceed SCITT cohort! All our teachers, excluding our apprentices, will finish on Friday, with our celebration event the following Monday! 👏🥳 🎉 We are so proud of them all! #weexceed #graduation #qts #exceedscitt #getintoteaching #careergoals #primary #secondary

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Jun 24

Our final primary hub day! It was great to get everyone back for some H&S training, as well as an overview of the transition to being an ECT delivered by @teachingschhub 📚 We can’t wait to see everyone together again at our celebration event! 👏🥳 #exceedscitt #almostfinished #traintoteach #ECTready

Exceed SCITT @exceedscitt.bsky.social · Jun 19

We asked Faaris, one of our Exceed SCITT Primary Apprentices, to tell us more about what made him choose Exceed, and what advice he would give to anyone considering applying! Find out more at www.exceedscitt.co.uk/programmes #teachertraining #exceedscitt #weexceed #newcareer #handsonlearning