ITT trainee secures permanent Science Teacher role in the Trust

If you are interested in getting into teaching, South Lincolnshire Academies Trust are now one of the Lead Partners for the Lincolnshire ITT and can talk to you about starting your teaching journey with us.

You could train either at the schools in our highly successful Trust or at a variety of other secondary schools in the Lincolnshire, Rutland and Peterborough areas.

We have a variety of trainees on the programme ranging from those who have joined straight from university to those who have changed career to work in education. As long as you have the required qualifications (such as a level 6 degree) you can start in September 2026.

Ben Harvey (pictured) joined the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) after completing an MChem Chemistry from the University of Lincoln. He found out about our teacher training from his university who recommended this pathway.

Ben has always studied in Lincolnshire having been a student at a local grammar school before going to university, so he has benefited from a local placement.

He has always wanted to get into teaching within secondary schools having worked in volunteering and paid roles with the cadets and night-time security as he found it is incredibly rewarding working with and inspiring young people.

We are extremely pleased that Ben will be continuing his teacher career in the Trust as he has already successfully gained a permanent teaching role at Bourne Academy after his training.

Bourne Academy will be hosting a ‘Get Into Teaching’ event on Wednesday 18th March 2026 from 5.30pm to 7.00pm, where you can discover how you can gain a recognised teaching qualification with our one-year school centred Initial Teacher Training.

For more information on how to attend, please visit: www.slat.org.uk/vacancies