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Dovelands Primary School

Dovelands is located in the Western Park area of Leicester approximately 1.5 miles west of the City centre. We are an ‘all through’ primary school catering for children across the 3 to 11 age range. At present we have 550 children on roll including the children in our part-time Early Years Foundation Stage classes, which makes us one of the largest Primary schools in the city.

Dovelands is a popular school which benefits from having parents who are interested in their children’s education and who wish to work closely with the school. Parents give generously of their time and skills and there's always a good response to initiatives that call for their support.

Despite being such a large school, there is a strong sense of community within and beyond the school, with many links to cultural and sporting organisations locally.

We work hard to maintain a set of values that have purpose and meaning. We hope that our entire community will work together, recognising the roles they play and strengths they bring. We want every member of staff, every pupil and every parent to feel that their opinion is valued and to believe collectively in the school’s direction of travel.

About our school experience

Details

One day taster day.
Arrival Tea and Coffee
Introduction to the SCITT
Welcome and Safeguarding Introduction
Break
Lesson Observation 1
Reflection
Lunch
Meet a Trainee
Lesson Observation 2
Q & A

Start and finish times
8.30am to 2.00pm - Flexible

Speak to us to discuss

Dress code

Business dress, Smart casual

Teacher training

Leicester and Leicestershire SCITT offer primary and secondary teacher training. We work very closely with a large number of schools across Leicester and Leicestershire, enabling/allowing you to gain QTS and a PGCE on successful completion of the course.

Find out more about our teacher training

Links to more information about our school

Entry requirements

You must:

    • Must not have been accepted onto another teacher training course
    • Must have a degree
    • Photo identification: Passport, driving licence.
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Placement dates

Date School phase Experience type
22 May 2025

Primary

In school Start request

Location

Address
Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0TJ
Map showing Dovelands Primary School
Parking

Not available on site

Lots of on street parking

Disability and access details

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.

Access needs policy

Address
Hinckley Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 0TJ
School phases
Early years, Primary (4 to 11)
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.