I’m Emma, 23 years old and last month I joined BBSCITT to train to be a biology teacher.
Before joining the SCITT I was a physiotherapist and I decided to change careers and train as a teacher because I wanted more variety and to get to know the people I am working with while following them through a journey. A month ago I had very little school experience but I currently feel really happy I did it and took the leap into a new career!
Over the first busy, busy month of the SCITT course I’ve met amazing, supportive, down-to-earth fellow trainees as well as qualified teachers. I’ve loved getting classroom experience and building rapport with the pupils in my placement school. I’ve just taught my very first lesson by myself and I’m feeling super proud and positive for the months to come (now I’ve got my head around all the new IT systems!). The SCITT course is well organised and prepares you to get involved really quickly with your placement classes and the wider school.
Check back again for my next update in about a month’s time!
