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The King Edward VI School

The King Edward VI School is a high achieving school, with a reputation for academic excellence for all. We provide for over 1400 students from years 9-13 and have a thriving Sixth Form of around 450 students. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive and truly comprehensive school built on traditional principles and high standards.

The Three Rivers Teaching School Hub is led by the The King Edward VI School based in Morpeth. It has developed a strong network of schools to deliver a dynamic School Direct teacher training programme. The Teaching School Hub works in partnership with Newcastle and Northumbria Universities offering one year full time School Direct tuition placements in primary and secondary settings leading to a full Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

School experience can also be arranged at our partnership school's.

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About our school experience

Details

Our bespoke school experience days will give you the the opportunity to observe lessons in your chosen subject area. You will be provided with an opportunity to have informal discussions with experienced teachers, and meet key members of staff.
We will provide you with further information about what our School Direct teacher training programme has to offer.

We do request that you meet or are working towards our criteria as detailed in our programme.

Start and finish times
8.30am to 3.30pm - Flexible

Timings of the day will be confirmed.
Requests from candidates will be considered.

Dress code

Business dress, Smart casual

Teacher training

School Direct Teacher Training

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 or Driving Licence
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Placement availability

We offer school experience days throughout the school year.
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School experience type
Both Virtual and In school

Location

Address
Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1DN
Map showing The King Edward VI School
Parking

Yes - on site parking provided

Parking is available on site

Address
Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 1DN
School phases
Primary (4 to 11), Secondary (11 to 16)
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Subjects
  • Art and design
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Design and technology
  • Drama
  • Maths
  • Music
  • Physics