The Willink School
The Willink is a vibrant, caring, rather unique community school with a strong tradition of high achievement. We are driven by our vision that all students flourish to achieve their full personal and academic potential and as a result, they become confident, respectful and resilient global citizens with the knowledge and skills to be successful in 21st Century. These core values of Engage Respect Achieve(ERA) underpin all that we do.
We have high aspirations for every student and strive for excellence in everything we do so that we provide the very best education for our young people. Our team of committed staff utilise their exceptional subject knowledge and teaching expertise to ensure that The Willink provides a truly thriving learning environment.
Our holistic approach to education ensures the academic, social, emotional and physical development of our students. We offer a comprehensive curriculum which integrates the latest educational practices with innovative teaching methods.
We value diversity and foster a culture of respect and inclusivity. Our students come from various cultural backgrounds, contributing to a rich multicultural learning environment.
Beyond academics, we provide an extensive range of extra-curricular activities, clubs, educational trips and visits which cater for diverse interests and talents.
About our school experience
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We are delighted to open up our school on this date to those people interested in training to teach at The Willink and the University of Reading. The session will comprise an overview of teacher training, the different options available, financial support and the application process as well as a question-and-answer session.
When you register, we will send you an information form which will need to be completed and returned. We will then be able to send you an official invitation to your school experience day. Please be aware that the timings for the day are 8.30 until 15.05.
Book places at traintoteach@willink.w-berks.sch.uk.
- Start and finish times
- 8.30 to 3.45
- Dress code
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Business dress, Cover up tattoos, Remove piercings
- Teacher training
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The Willink School is the lead school in the Two Counties Teaching Partnership
Links to more information about our school
- The Willink School website
- The Willink School Get Information About Schools
- Ofsted report: The Willink School
- Performance information: The Willink School
- Teacher training: The Willink School
Entry requirements
You must:
- Must be applying to or have applied to our, or a partner school's, teacher training course
- Photo identification: Passport or driving licence
- DBS check required
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No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.
Placement dates
Location
- Address
- School Lane, Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3XJ
- Parking
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Yes - on site parking provided
Follow the postcode for Burghfield Common Library then park anywhere on the school drive.
- Disability and access details
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We offer facilities and provide an inclusive environment for students, staff and school experience candidates with disability and access needs. We're happy to discuss your disability or access needs before or as part of your school experience request.
- School phases
- Secondary (11 to 16), 16 to 18
- Subjects
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- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing
- English
- French
- German
- History
- Maths
- Physics
- Spanish