Which Teacher Training & Induction Providers do we work with?

At North Cambridge Academy we are committed to providing education with outstanding practitioners. Each year we take on and support trainees (ITTS) and Early Careers Teachers (ECTs) through a variety of providers.

We work closely with the following ‘Outstanding’ ITT providers:

• Teach First (Teach First)
• The Cambridge Partnership The Cambridge Partnership – Developing inspirational teachers for the future (campartnership.org)

We deliver our Early Careers Induction through the following providers:

• Teach First & Cambridge & Peterborough Training School Network. Following the Early Careers Framework through this delivery partner, ECTs have access to a two-year package for them and their mentors. Rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted, it is supported and fully funded by the Department for Education. Delivered through a mix of face-to-face and online modules, the programme is structured to help Early Career Teachers integrate theory, practice, and feedback. This happens alongside a well-planned, in-house CPD programme, that links with the teacher standards, as well as the online learning modules, provided by Teach First. Early Career Framework | Teach First

How will we support you through your Initial Teacher Training and Early Careers Teaching?

ITT Training & ECT Induction at North Cambridge Academy provides you many opportunities. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• An iRIS Connect Starter Kit – all ITTs/ ECTs are loaned their own personal starter kit (android, tripod, microphone, access to iRIS Connect online platform).  This is an opportunity to record and watch back your own practice, moving forward with an individualised and structured pathway that provides a step-by-step guidance on specific areas of pedagogy, through guided reflection, collaboration or instructional coaching. To learn more, visit: IRIS Connect | CPD & Professional Development For Teachers
• Meridian Learning – Trust provided and bespoke professional learning activities and training that colleagues access through our Trust, either through the provision we offer, or through the various networks and partnerships we belong to. For more information on this, please follow this link – ​What is Meridian Learning?
• Specialist Support – from both an experienced mentor, Curriculum Directors within the trust, and an experience Professional Tutor
• Tailored CPD sessions – onsite training and tips – designed to complement your Early Years in teaching, led by our dedicated Teaching & Learning Team
• Walkthrus resources – full members access to https://walkthrus.co.uk and a personal copy of the Walkthru books 1-3
• Teaching & Learning Library – access to a well-stocked library of the latest pedagogical research and literature from a range of Educational experts

“NCA has always supported me! I have been here for both my training and ECT years and have been given many opportunities to progress my teaching skills. I have also been supported in my passion to provide extra-curricular opportunities for participation and excellence”

– Year 2 ECT, Sept 2024