Shape futures. Change lives. Grow with us.

At St Giles’, we are proud to work with the Golden Thread Teaching School Hub, working in partnership to develop the next generation of excellent teachers.

If you are considering teaching, we would love to support you on that journey.

Working in partnership

We work closely with the Golden Thread Teaching School Hub to provide high-quality teacher training and development.

We regularly support trainee teachers from:

• Staffordshire University
• Keele University
• Other accredited Initial Teacher Training providers

This means you will benefit from:

• A well-structured training programme
• Strong links between theory and classroom practice
• Access to a wider professional network

Why train with St Giles’?

At St Giles’, you will be part of a school that is:

• Warm and relational – where every child is known and valued
• Ambitious and focused on excellence
• Driven by evidence-informed practice
• Built on coaching and support—not judgement

You won’t just “complete a placement”—you will grow into a confident teacher.

What you will experience

During your time with us, you will:

• Observe high-quality teaching across the school
• Build your teaching skills step by step
• Receive regular coaching and feedback
• Develop strong, consistent behaviour practice
• Take part in the wider life of our Catholic school community

Our approach to teaching

We will support you to develop teaching that is:

• Clear and well-structured
• Inclusive and adaptive
• Rooted in strong relationships
• Guided by research (EEF-informed practice)

You will learn how we prioritise:

• Reading and language development
• Oracy and pupil voice
• Catholic Social Teaching and values

You are not on your own

We know training can feel challenging—that’s why we prioritise:

• Weekly support and check-ins
• Clear expectations and guidance
• A culture where it is safe to learn, practise and improve

Looking ahead

Many trainees who train with us:

• Secure teaching roles within our Trust
• Continue developing through coaching and leadership pathways
• Go on to make a real difference in children’s lives

Come and see us in action

We welcome:

• University students
• Career changers
• Anyone exploring teaching as a future career

Come and experience what makes St Giles’ special.

Our Mission

In knowing Jesus, we seek to fulfil our God-given potential.

We value every person as we look beyond ourselves in a spirit of charity, forgiveness and honesty.