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Benfield School

Our Vision

At Benfield, we instil in our students a belief that they have the potential to be successful. Simply believing that they can do it, is half the battle.

We see our job as providing the right guidance, environment and high quality learning to help make each student’s dreams come true.

We don’t see ourselves as an ‘education machine’. While high academic marks are certainly something to aim for, they are only part of what makes a happy, confident and successful student.

At Benfield School we aim to develop thoughtful, well rounded young people, who will make a positive contribution to society.

About our school experience

Details

- Tour of the School
-Observing lessons and different teaching styles
- Interacting with pupils
- Seeing how specific subjects are taught
- Also offer an initial Google Meet Q & A Session
learning more about the teacher training process

Start and finish times
10:00 to 12:00 - Flexible

Morning sessions

Dress code

Cover up tattoos, Smart casual

Teacher training

Teach First

We run a SCITT as a delivery partner of Teach First

Find out more about our teacher training

Links to more information about our school

Entry requirements

You must:

    • 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 career experience placements throughout the school year.

School experience type
Both Virtual and In school

Location

Address
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4NU
Map showing Benfield School
Parking

Yes - on site parking provided

Front of school

Address
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4NU
School phases
Secondary (11 to 16)
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Subjects
  • Biology
  • Business studies
  • Chemistry
  • Computing
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Maths
  • Physics