GITEP offers a flexible route for those who wish to train part-time.
Flexi-trainees complete their professional studies and subject pathway sessions alongside the full-time trainees in year 1, with school placements and PGCE assignments forming the flexible element, typically spread across four terms. However, we can discuss trainee needs at interview and at the start of the course. Days and times of school placement arrangements will be negotiated between the trainee, placement school and GITEP.
The course must be completed within 2 years, but we recommend spending a minimum of three days in school a week (including subject pathway) to get the most out of the teaching practice placements. Below are two examples of what a flexible route might look like.
Example 1: Four Term Route
| Autumn Term Year 1 | Spring Term Year 1 | Summer Term Year 1 | Autumn Term Year 2 | |
| Professional studies – 3 weeks | Professional studies – 5 days | Professional studies – 5 days | ||
| Subject pathway Thursday afternoon | Subject pathway Thursday afternoon | Subject pathway Thursday afternoon | ||
| Parent Placement 1 | Twin Placement | Parent Placement 2 | ||
| PGCE Assignment 1 | PGCE Assignment 2 | PGCE Assignment 3 | ||
Example 2: Five Term Route
| Autumn Term Year 1 | Spring Term Year 1 | Summer Term Year 1 | Autumn Term Year 2 | Spring Term Year 2 |
| Professional studies 3 weeks | Professional studies 5 days | Professional studies 5 days | ||
| Subject pathway Thursday afternoon | Subject pathway Thursday afternoon | Subject pathway Thursday afternoon | ||
| Parent Placement 1 | Twin Placement | Parent Placement 2 | ||
| PGCE Assignment 1 | PGCE Assignment 2 | PGCE Assignment 3 |
