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We support trainees with making job applications to schools. We offer advice and hold letter writing and interview technique workshops to help them feel fully prepared for when the big day comes.  It’s no wonder so many of our trainees go on to secure jobs locally.

Name: Gillian Ainsworth
Employment School: Teacher at Oswaldtwistle West End
Placement School: Marton Primary Academy

“I just want to say thank you so much for everything you did for me in training and placement over the past year. I did not think that a year ago I would be in this position today. I am incredibly grateful for your and the BBL teams’ support throughout the year.

Name: Ben Wainwright
Employment School: Armfield Academy
Placement School: Thornton Primary

“I have lots of great memories of the year spent training to be a teacher with BBL. The bond we formed as a group of trainee teachers was really special and we formed some great friendships. Looking back, the staff involved in both the training and mentoring prepared me so well for my career in teaching. I would not be where I am today if it wasn’t for their support.”

Name: Sophie Jackson-Taylor
Employment School: Teacher at Al Jazeera Primary School 
Placement School: Norbreck Primary Academy

“I am truly grateful towards BBL in getting me to where I am today! It was such a positive experience, the mentors and tutors cannot do enough for you! My confidence in the classroom has gone beyond what I ever thought it could be, thanks to them! This has enabled me to take on even bigger challenges, as I start my first teaching job in a school in Doha, Qatar.”

Name: Kwok Lai Cheung
Employment School: St. Nicholas CofE Primary School
Placement School: Carleton Green Primary

“I’m immensely grateful to the BBL Teacher Training programme that enabled me to pursue my lifelong goal. The programme was well structured and the wealth of expertise on hand provided me with invaluable knowledge, guidance and support at every step of the way – be it centre-based learning, placements or at the university.”

Name: Sophie Edgar
Employment School: Park Community Academy
Placement School: Charles Saer Primary

“The SCITT course was brilliant,  having worked in school prior I was already confident in the classroom setting. The course supported and built on skills for planning and teaching effective lessons to all children. The support from all of the schools involved was outstanding! It was great to see how different schools can be whilst still providing quality teaching and learning to their pupils.”

Name: Georgia Gaw
Employment School: Teacher at Carelton St Hilda’s Primary
Placement School: Carelton St Hilda’s CofE Primary

“I absolutely loved my time with BBL Teacher Training and couldn’t have asked for better training or placements. I have been so well prepared for teaching because of the expertise passed on through training and my mentors. Thank you for making me the ECT I have become and setting off my teaching journey so well!”