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Charles Dickens Primary School

We are delighted that you have chosen to visit Charles Dickens Primary School for your school experience day. Charles Dickens Primary School is a unique place. Located just south of the River Thames, on the doorstep of Borough Market, with the Shard visible through every classroom window, the energy of the capital city buzzes through our halls and corridors. Our vibrant school community is made of children, parents, families and
staff from all over the world. As a school, we are ever outward-looking, always ready
to learn from the best to ensure that we are always amongst the best. We are driven by our relentless desire to provide the best education for the wonderful children under our care.

About our school experience

• Details:

  Charles Dickens Primary School is the home to London South Teaching School Hub working in partnership with Roehampton University to offer primary and secondary initial teacher training opportunities across South London. Our school experience day will include: ; observing lessons and different teaching styles ; interacting with pupils and staff ; experiencing a school day first hand ; seeing how specific subjects are taught ; learning more about the teacher training process

• Start and finish times: 9am to 1pm - Flexible

  Please contact us if you are interested in a shorter or longer school day experience. ; Placement availability dates ; Tuesday 4th March 9- 1 ; Tuesday 29th April ; Tuesday 20th May

• Dress code:

  Business dress, Smart casual

• Teacher training:

  London South Teaching School Hub is a lead partner with Roehampton University offering initial teacher training across our highly successful schools in South London.

  This postgraduate qualification gives you the tools to build a successful career in teaching while providing a holistic view of the profession; you will look at the child, curriculum and teacher. ; The course will build your confidence in the classroom, your understanding of the wider role a teacher plays and provide you with all the subject knowledge to effectively teach the full curriculum to all age groups of primary school children.

  You will be based in a host school for 32 weeks of the year, which will enable you to develop strong relationships with your school mentor who will oversee your training. You will attend lectures and seminars at Roehampton University throughout the year. ; ‍ ; You will be assigned a tutor from Roehampton who will support you with both the practical and academic elements of the course. You will also be part of a large cohort of trainee teachers in South London.

  We get to know each trainee and offer excellent pastoral support throughout your journey to becoming a teacher. Our diverse cohort of present and past trainees are always on hand for peer support and advice. ; ; Our team are on-hand to support you through the application and interview process. If successful, we carefully select a host school that you will grow and thrive in as you train. We strongly recommend coming along to one of our online information events to meet us in person and to ask any further questions you might have. ;

  Find out more about our teacher training

Links to more information about our school

• Charles Dickens Primary School website
• Charles Dickens Primary School Get Information About Schools
• Ofsted report: Charles Dickens Primary School
• Performance information: Charles Dickens Primary School
• Teacher training: Charles Dickens Primary School

Entry requirements

You must:

• Must have a degree
• Photo identification: Example passport or driving licence

• DBS check required:

  No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.

Placement dates

Date	School phase	Experience type
29 April 2025	Primary	In school	Start request

Location

• Address: Toulmin Street, London, SE1 1AF

• Parking:

  Not available on site

  No – no onsite parking provided, we encourage the use of public transport to the school. The school is easily accessible from Borough, London Bridge and Elephant and Castle stations.

• Disability and access details:

  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.

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• Address: Toulmin Street, London, SE1 1AF
• School phases: Early years, Primary (4 to 11)
• Dates: 1 dates available for this school
• DBS check required:

  No, candidates will be accompanied at all times.