Career changers: past, present and future trainee teacher perspectives
The KMT West Kent hub has a unique placement within the commuter belt, including towns such as Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells, which lends itself to possible career changers. We are aware of the unique challenges career changes may face and offer personalised …
The trainee teacher journey with an accredited provider
The development and introduction of the Core Content Framework for Initial Teacher Training and the Early Career Framework, gives all beginning teachers an entitlement to at least three years of training, professional development and support. Alongside this, the DfE conducted a market …
The role of the Lead Mentor at KMT
Lead Mentors are integral to the successful training of our Associate Teachers (ATs). What is a Lead Mentor? The role is held by an expert within each subject area or phase who will establish close working relationships with their ATs and their mentors …
Accredited Initial Teacher Training provider in Kent and the South East
Following a recommendation of the government’s 2019 ITT market review, all ITT providers had to go through an accreditation process to be able to offer Initial Teacher Training after September 2024. On 16th May 2022, we received confirmation that KMT was successful …
Ed’s Hot Tips when applying for Teacher Training
KMT Trainee Teacher, Ed, gives us his ‘hot tips when applying for Teacher Training’ to help you get ready to train to teach! I was accepted for teacher training during the Covid pandemic when application numbers were sky-high, so without further ado, …
The Assessment Only route – top 5 questions from candidates
We’ve gathered together the top 5 questions from candidates enquiring about the Assessment Only (AO) route with KMT. The Assessment Only route was developed for very experienced teachers who can demonstrate meeting all the standards for QTS without teacher training. 1. Am …
Starting as an Early Career Teacher (ECT)
Congratulations! Your Initial Teacher Training programme has come to an end and you are about to start your exciting journey as a Early Career Teacher (ECT) into one of the most rewarding and important professions. The transition from teacher training to early …
Assessment Only – complete your journey to become a teacher
Assessment Only (AO) was developed for very experienced teachers who can demonstrate meeting all the standards for qualified teacher status (QTS) without teacher training. To teach in the majority of schools in England, you need to achieve QTS. This includes primary, secondary and …
Online interviews – hints and tips to make yours successful
KMT, like many organisations across the world, is now using platforms like Google Meet or Zoom to carry out online video interviews. A video interview poses new challenges over face-to-face meetings, so we’ve put together our favourite curated hints and tips to …
Reflections and top tips from a trainee teacher
One of our past trainees reflects on their teacher training with KMT and shares how you can make the most of your trainee year. Taking the first step towards a career in teaching can be daunting. Sometimes it’s something you’ve been planning …
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