Waterloo Primary School
Here at Waterloo Primary School, we have been a proud member of Prestolee Multi Academy Trust since 2017. Waterloo is more than just a place of learning—it's a vibrant community where children, families, and staff come together to create a nurturing and ambitious environment. We are committed to fostering a sense of belonging and encouraging our pupils to reach their full potential, following our guiding principle: "To be better than you have ever been before – Aiming High."
For those considering a career in primary teaching, Waterloo Primary offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience through our partnership with Prestolee SCITT, the Trust's highly regarded Initial Teacher Training unit. By visiting our school, you'll experience first-hand the dynamic and supportive atmosphere that makes us unique, while benefiting from guidance provided by Prestolee SCITT. This could be your first step toward an exciting and rewarding career in education. Let us help you explore your potential!
About our school experience
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We are dedicated to supporting the development of skilled, passionate teachers in our community. That's why we’re excited to offer school experience mornings in collaboration with Prestolee SCITT throughout the year.
These sessions provide a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the daily life of a teacher and gain a deeper understanding of how our school operates. During your visit, you’ll observe lessons in two different year groups, giving you valuable exposure to various teaching styles and classroom dynamics. Where possible, we’ll accommodate your preferences for specific year groups.
You’ll also have the chance to engage with both our school staff and the Prestolee SCITT team, asking any questions about teaching or the teacher training process. Plus, you'll receive detailed information about Prestolee SCITT's Outstanding teacher training programmes.
Please note that school experience days are managed directly by Prestolee SCITT, who will contact you to confirm availability and upcoming opportunities. Their team will contact you regarding registration and booking onto available experience days. Let us help you take the first step towards a fulfilling career in teaching!
- Start and finish times
- 10:00am to 2.30pm
- Dress code
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Smart casual
- Teacher training
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We work closely with Prestolee SCITT, the Initial Teacher Training unit within the Trust. They oversee and coordinate experience days within our school, contacting individuals directly regarding our availability and any other information you may need.
Prestolee SCITT are an Ofsted Outstanding SCITT (June 2023) delivering postgraduate Initial Teacher Training in Greater Manchester. There are two hubs for training: Bolton and Tameside, with placement schools available across the North West.
The SCITT team are available on weekdays during term-time to answer any questions you may have about training to become a teacher
Links to more information about our school
- Waterloo Primary School website
- Waterloo Primary School Get Information About Schools
- Ofsted report: Waterloo Primary School
- Performance information: Waterloo Primary School
- Teacher training: Waterloo Primary School
Entry requirements
You must:
- Must not have been accepted onto another teacher training course
- Must have a degree
- DBS check required
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No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.
Placement availability
We offer school experience on a number of dates throughout the year. Our availability can be found here: https://www.prestoleescitt.org.uk/school-experience.
Experience days typically run from 10:00 - 2:30. If you have any questions about our availability or the structure of the experience day please contact training@prestoleescitt.org.uk.
Our school experience requests are managed by our Trust teacher training organisation, Prestolee SCITT. More information about Prestolee SCITT can be found here: https://www.prestoleescitt.org.uk/.
- School experience type
- In school
Location
- Address
- Worthington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, OL7 9NA
- Parking
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Not available on site
There is parking available on nearby streets.
- 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)