| Date | School phase | Experience type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 March 2026 |
Primary |
In school | Start request |
Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Children at Gordon are enthusiastic and keen to learn new knowledge and skills. Staff nurture our learners and improve their academic, emotional, moral, cultural and physical development. Our curriculum teaches pupils to become independent thinkers who will be able to approach challenges with resilience and compassion. It is designed to broaden our children’s horizons and empower them to be curious about the world around them.
Staff know that children get one chance at a primary education and ensure that our curriculum and lessons build sequentially and plan for key learning to be frequently recalled and then built upon.
Gordon is at the heart of the community and children are taught to be active citizens. They will learn to appreciate how diversity positively impacts on society and how they can respectfully fulfil their responsibilities within the community. Our children are friendly, courteous and kind. We are aspirational for our children and staff encourage them to embrace opportunities for them to be their best self.
The school will provide the children with a range of experiences and activities to explore where their strengths and interests lie. Through these, children build their knowledge of opportunities that exist, both in our locality and beyond.
About our school experience
- Details
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Having some school experience is extremely beneficial if you are considering training to be a teacher: it allows you to see the nature of the role and make sure that it is right for you before you apply or undertake your training.
TSAT Teacher Training would like to support potential applicants to gain this invaluable experience. As part of your experience, you will have the opportunity to see a typical day in the life of our school.
Our school experience will include:
• observe lessons
• see how teachers manage a classroom
• find out how specific subjects are taught
• speak to teachers and interact with pupils
• learn more about teacher training - including the application and interview process - Start and finish times
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9.30am to 2.30pm
- Flexible
We will work with the candidate to accommodate their availability.
- Dress code
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Business dress
- Teacher training
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Thinking Horizons (TSAT) can provide QTS and PGCE.
Links to more information about our school
- Gordons Children's Academy, Infant website
- Gordons Children's Academy, Infant Get Information About Schools
- Ofsted report: Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
- Performance information: Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
- Teacher training: Gordons Children's Academy, Infant
Entry requirements
You must:
- Must have a degree
- 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
- Gordon Road, Strood, Rochester, Kent, ME2 3HQ
- Parking
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Not available on site
It is possible to park on the streets surrounding the school. We ask that you please be considerate of our neighbours and ensure that you do not block any driveways or garages.
- 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
- Early years, Primary (4 to 11)