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Chiltern Academy

We are a successful, well-established secondary school that has been dedicated to serving the Luton community for 8 years.

We maintain an exceptional learning environment built on an ethos that promotes a true love of learning and future-focused achievement. As a proud part of the Chiltern Learning Trust, we are committed to providing every pupil with outstanding teaching and excellent facilities to ensure they reach their full potential.

About our school experience

Details

Observing lessons with a range of teachers
Speaking to pupils and looking at their exercise books
Tour of the school
Observing a range of subject areas (if applicable)
Speaking to leaders within the school about teaching pedagogy
Learning more about the teacher training process
Meeting with current trainees and ECTs

Start and finish times
8:15 to 3:10 - Flexible

We can be flexible depending on candidate cirumstances

Dress code

Business dress

Teacher training

Partner school with CTG and host trainee placements.

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
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Placement availability

School experience is available during term time only in the Autumn and Spring terms.

School experience type
In school

Location

Address
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF
Map showing Chiltern Academy
Parking

Yes - on site parking provided

There is a car park available at the front or parking for 2 hours in the retail park

Disability and access details

We offer facilities and provide an inclusive environment for students, staff and school experience candidates with disability and access needs. All classrooms are accessible. We're happy to discuss your disability or access needs before or as part of your school experience request.

Address
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF
School phases
Secondary (11 to 16)
DBS check required

No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Subjects
  • Art and design
  • Biology
  • Business studies
  • Chemistry
  • Citizenship
  • Computing
  • Dance
  • English
  • French
  • Geography
  • Health and social care
  • History
  • Maths
  • Music
  • Physical education
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Religious education