Why Choose Us?

Train with Us – Gain Real Classroom Experience

Our school-based training immerses you in real classrooms from day one, helping you build confidence and develop essential classroom management skills through hands-on experience. With expert mentoring and personalised support, you’ll learn directly from experienced teachers in a supportive environment, ensuring you're fully prepared for a successful teaching career.

Expert-Led Training for Future Teachers

Our programme is delivered by experienced educators and subject specialists, ensuring you receive the best evidence-based training. With school-based mentors who specialise in subject-specific and phase-specific teaching, you’ll gain practical insights tailored to your area of expertise. Alongside hands-on experience, our core training programme at our central training centre covers key pedagogical principles, equipping you with the skills to become a highly effective teacher. This includes 20 days of Intensive Training and Practice, focusing on the foundations of the curriculum to enhance your teaching expertise.

Strong School Partnerships for Real-World Experience

Our extensive network of partner schools is at the heart of our SCITT programme. We work closely with primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham, providing trainees with placements in supportive and diverse learning environments. This broad experience helps you develop a deep understanding of different teaching contexts, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to teach across all age groups and key stages.

Supportive Training with a Focus on Wellbeing

At Huddersfield Horizon SCITT, we are committed to developing outstanding teachers through a comprehensive and rigorous training programme. What sets us apart is our strong focus on wellbeing and personalised support. We understand the challenges of teacher training, which is why we provide dedicated wellbeing support from day one. As part of our Professional Family, you’ll have access to school-based mentors, expert trainers, and visiting tutors, all working together to guide and support you every step of the way.

Your Path to Becoming a Confident, Effective Teacher

At Huddersfield Horizon SCITT, we are dedicated to providing high-quality training in partnership with local schools. This creates the perfect environment for aspiring teachers to grow into confident, well-prepared professionals, ready to make a positive impact in the classroom.