| Date | School phase | Experience type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 November 2026 |
Secondary Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and technology, English, French, Geography, History, Maths, Music, Physical education, Physics, Religious education, and Spanish |
In school | Start request |
St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy
St Mary’s College is pleased to welcome visitors via the DfE’s School Experience Programme to attend one of our School Experience Days for prospective teachers.
Vantage North Humber Teacher Training is coordinated by St Mary's College, an outstanding centre of education that has played a leading role in training teachers for Hull and the East Riding over many years. We work with numerous primary and secondary partner schools across the region who provide placements which offer expert mentoring and support for our trainees.
St Mary's College is a successful 11-19 co-educational Catholic school with a large, thriving Sixth Form and strong specialisms in Performing Arts and P.E. and Sport. St Mary's College is rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted and tops all local league tables for its examination results and is ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally for pupil progress. The college is proud of its 'International School' and 'World Class School' status and is a vibrant and diverse community with many students having English as an Additional Language.
We have many years of experience in training new teachers and offer a supportive environment where trainee staff receive high quality mentoring and training, and benefit from being part of high performing teams.
We look forward to welcoming you to our college so you can see for yourself. The main contact for all matters related to SEP visits is Nikki Hawxwell - Email: VNHTT@vnhtt.org ; Tel: 01482 808804
About our school experience
- Details
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Discover Teaching at St Mary’s College – School Experience Days 2027–28
Curious about a career in teaching? Come and experience it for yourself!
Our ITT recruitment journey for 2027–28 is officially underway, and we're excited to be opening the doors of St Mary’s College to aspiring teachers through our DfE School Experience Programme.
Whether you're considering teaching as your next career move or are keen to explore what life in the classroom really looks like, our School Experience Days offer a fantastic opportunity to get a taste of the profession.
You'll spend the day immersed in your chosen subject department, observing experienced teachers, seeing learning in action and getting a real insight into the day-to-day life of a teacher. It's a brilliant chance to see the impact great teaching can have, experience the buzz of a busy school environment and start imagining yourself at the front of the classroom!
What to expect on the day
Our experience days will take place on selected Mondays at St Mary’s College, with visitors arriving from 9.45am. You'll have the opportunity to observe lessons across Periods 2–5, giving you a valuable insight into different aspects of teaching and learning.
Your day at St Mary’s College:
9.45–10.00am | Welcome to St Mary’s – Arrive, sign in at reception and meet a member of the Vantage North Humber Teacher Training team.
10.00–10.15am | Your introduction – Join us in the VNHTT meeting room for a short welcome and briefing, covering lesson observation etiquette, fire safety and our red lanyard protocols.
10.25–11.20am | Period 2: Into the classroom – Meet your subject department colleagues and head off to your first lesson observation.
11.20am–12.20pm | Period 3: Learning in action – Continue your experience with a second lesson observation, escorted by departmental staff.
12.20–1.05pm | Lunch break – Take a well-earned break! You'll have the option of using the Faculty office or returning to the VNHTT meeting room. Please remember to bring a packed lunch.
1.05–3.35pm | Periods 4 and 5: More classroom experience – Head back into the classroom for your afternoon observations, seeing more of the subject, students and teaching approaches in action.
3.35pm | Time to reflect and say goodbye – Your final lesson observation will finish, and you'll be escorted back to reception to sign out.
Take your first step towards teaching!
A School Experience Day is more than just watching lessons – it's an opportunity to explore your passion for your subject, discover the rewards and realities of teaching and decide whether a career in education could be right for you.
Come along, get involved, ask questions and see where a future in teaching could take you.
We look forward to welcoming you to St Mary’s College! - Start and finish times
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9.45 am to 3.35pm
- Flexible
With prior approval
- Dress code
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Business dress
- Teacher training
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Vantage North Humber Teacher Training
Links to more information about our school
- St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy website
- St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy Get Information About Schools
- Ofsted report: St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy
- Performance information: St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy
- Teacher training: St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy
Entry requirements
You must:
- They must have or be working towards a degree. They must be considering applying for teacher training.
- DBS check required
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No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.
Placement dates
| Date | School phase | Experience type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 December 2026 |
Secondary Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Design and technology, English, French, Geography, History, Maths, Music, Physical education, Physics, Religious education, and Spanish |
In school | Start request |
Location
- Address
- Cranbrook Avenue, Hull, HU6 7TN
- Parking
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Yes - on site parking provided
The site has several car parks
- Disability and access details
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Disabled parking spaces. Disabled access to all buildings. Disabled toilets available. 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)
- Subjects
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- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Design and technology
- English
- French
- Geography
- History
- Maths
- Music
- Physical education
- Physics
- Religious education
- Spanish