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Cockburn School

On the 1st April 2018, the South Leeds Academy formally converted to Cockburn John Charles Academy. In a short time the hard work of the students and staff at the academy has ensured that we have made rapid progress in our ‘Transformation to Excellence’, leading to the academy becoming over-subscribed in all year groups, excellent outcomes for all cohorts of students and external validation from Ofsted that the would of the Cockburn Multi-academy trust has led to the school securing a judgement of ‘Good and Outstanding in two areas’ in April 2022.

Cockburn John Charles Academy provides an excellent environment for children to develop as learners and to grow as individuals. In a world which places ever greater demands on young people, it is vitally important that the schools of the 21st Century provide a broad and rich education to prepare students for the challenges they will face in their lives. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of opportunity beyond the classroom. High standards of teaching combine with opportunities for independent study to create an intellectual curiosity in our students that stays with them for life.

About our school experience

Details

GORSE SCITT is the Outstanding teacher training provider of The GORSE Academies Trust. Our SEP offer is an opportunity for you to “try before you apply” to train in our Outstanding and World Class schools. To discover more information about our Primary and Secondary academies please visit the TGAT website: The GORSE Academies Trust (tgat.org.uk)
For more information about the SCITT programme please visit our website: www.gorsescitt.org.uk

Our SEP offer:
You have the initial option of spending the day in one of our trust schools or a partnership school. We can extend our offer and arrange a second day in a different phase if you are undecided between ITT in Primary or Secondary.
You will always be escorted during your school experience, so we do not require to see a DBS.
You do however need to either already hold a degree, ideally with a classification of a 2:2 or above, or be in your second or third year of your studies.

Start and finish times
8:00am to 3:30pm
Dress code

Business dress, Cover up tattoos, Remove piercings

Teacher training

GORSE SCITT, an Outstanding provider of Teacher Training, co-ordinates the school experience programmes running in its various partner schools. This allows, for many people a seamless route from School Experience to a well-informed application for 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
    • Please contact us regarding any relation to a student at our schools prior to booking.
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Placement availability

This school has not yet provided their availability for offering school experience. You can still request experience with this school and they will contact you when they have availability.

School experience type
In school

Location

Address
Parkside, Gipsy Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 5TT
Map showing Cockburn School
Parking

Yes - on site parking provided

Full details of parking will be sent once your booking has been made.

Address
Parkside, Gipsy Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 5TT
School phases
Secondary (11 to 16), 16 to 18
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Subjects
  • Art and design
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing
  • Dance
  • Design and technology
  • Drama
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • History
  • Maths
  • Music
  • Physical education
  • Physics
  • Religious education
  • Spanish