Sponsor a trainee primary teacher for Essex
Appeal to Essex businesses to invest in teachers
With predictions that Essex schools will only have half the number of newly qualified teachers they need within the next year, we have launched a ground-breaking new initiative and are appealing to local businesses to step forward and sponsor a trainee primary teacher for Essex.
In Essex, we are facing an unprecedented recruitment crisis which could be potentially catastrophic. There are more children in our playgrounds than ever before and that means we need more teachers in our classrooms.
At the same time, however, many outstanding potential new teachers are not able to train because they lack the necessary funds. This year, teacher training colleges are now only allowed to recruit students who can support themselves or find funding elsewhere due to current government policy, and so, as a result, we are turning away as many as 8-10 good applicants a week.
This is why we are urging local businesses to consider sponsoring a trainee primary teacher. A bursary of between £3,000 and £9,000 can make the difference as to whether a new teacher can afford to train or not.”
Watch our Youtube Video and find out why this Sponsor a New Teacher for Essex campaign is so important for Essex primary schools
In return for sponsoring a trainee primary teacher, your business or organisation will gain significant PR opportunities and you will be given regular updates on the progress of your trainee teacher. The trainee teachers will be based in local schools and will begin their training in September.
It is the perfect opportunity for any business or organisation to invest in the local community and have a positive impact on the early education of our local children. Your generosity will ensure our schools are able to recruit and train the highest quality teachers.
Essex and Thames Primary SCITT works with 105 schools in Essex. Candidates are rigorously screened to ensure that they meet the national standards and safeguarding requirements for primary teaching.
For further information please contact Essex and Thames Primary SCITT at [email protected] or visit our ‘Just Giving’ page at https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/sponsor-a-teacher.