LiFE MAT and Partners

Accrediting provider: University of Leicester

About Us

If you want a teacher training pathway that will support you ‘for every step of your teaching
career’ then LiFE MAT and Partners is the route into teaching for you.

VISION
With the support of the University of Leicester, we have a compelling desire to provide a high
quality, personalised and rounded route into teaching, right in the heart of our local
community. We strive to support all our trainees beyond the training year.

VALUES
● ensuring that every trainee achieves positive outcomes and employment
● the relentless pursuit of excellence by; expecting this of every person, every day;
recognising and celebrating behaviours that lead to great progress
● valuing the diversity and qualities of our trainees
● ensuring that all trainees and staff feel known, appreciated and supported
● committing whole-heartedly to collaboration within, between and beyond our partners

Why LiFE MAT and Partners School Direct?
● personalised support from a dedicated team
● information about placements way in advance of school placements; information
about schools/chances to meet/discuss schools with itt co-ordinators
● access to a wealth of additional cpd opportunities through the life mat
● support with job interviews and seeking employment
● increased chance of employment within a partner school
● a research-focussed community that will supply you with all the tools to be a
successful teacher

We offer training for teachers of; Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, History,
Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish), Physics, Social Sciences.

About Your Training Provider

Why train with us?

LiFE MAT and Partners School Direct is a group of schools judged mostly good or
outstanding by Ofsted and where it has been noted that they are schools where students
want to learn. Each trainee will experience teaching practice across the 11-19 age range.
Our schools are nestled in the heart of their respective communities, offering a good
education to children and often a range of activities for adults. We firmly believe that with our
programme you will be able to begin your journey as a teacher in a way that allows you to
feel grounded and confident. We will support you every step of the way.
We offer you:

• An expectation that successful graduates of this programme will be
  considered for employment in our partnership of schools and the LiFE MAT
  schools
• The maximum amount of time working with students and developing skills to
  become and outstanding teacher
• The earliest opportunity to get into classrooms and make a difference to
  students

Partner Schools:

Participating schools:
Bosworth Academy (part of the LiFE MAT and lead partnership school)
Ashby School
Brookvale Groby Learning Campus
Countesthorpe Academy
Ibstock Community College
Ivanhoe College
St. Martin’s Catholic Academy
South Charnwood High School
The Winstanley School