Welcome to the Darrick Teaching School Alliance

Darrick Wood School has been selected for an important new role aimed at further raising standards and was granted Teaching School status by the National College for Teaching and Leadership in March 2013. This status entitles the School to lead the training and professional development for staff across a wider area.

The Teaching Schools initiative began in 2011, marking a shift towards school-centred training and development. The programme gives outstanding schools the freedom and autonomy to lead a group of schools, working with other partners to deliver high quality support for teachers and leaders at all stages in their career.

This award recognises the important work that exists at Darrick Wood School in training teachers, running an induction programme for NQTs and offering CPD to our own staff and to staff from other schools. Through the status we have extended the range of our courses to meet the demands of the local area and our partner schools.

School Direct Opportunities

Here is the current list of subjects available through the School Direct route into teaching through Darrick Teaching School for September 2016 start.

Applications should be through UCAS but if you require further information please contact us on: 01689 850271, or contact us by email: dtsa@darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk.

School Direct Salaried programme 2017

The following courses include QTS and are an employment based route with salary that does not attract a tax-free bursary.

Subject Course code Course type Provider Provider code
Biology 2SF4 SDS Darrick Wood School 1C9
Chemistry 26M4 SDS Darrick Wood School 1C9
Computing 26NN SDS Darrick Wood School 1C9
Design and Technology 2SD8 SDS Darrick Wood School 1C9
English 26MN SDS Darrick Wood School 1C9
Geography 26MF SDS Darrick Wood School 1C9
History 2SDF SDS Darrick Wood School 1C9
Mathematics 26MJ SDS Darrick Wood School 1C9
Modern Languages 2KT8 SDS Darrick Wood School 1C9
Music 26NF SDS Darrick Wood School 1C9
Physics 26NR SDS Darrick Wood School 1C9

School Direct Training programme (Tuition fee route) 2017

The following courses include QTS and a 60 M level credit PGCE at level 7 and can attract a tax-free bursary depending on the subject and your undergraduate degree classification.

Subject Course code Course type Provider Provider code
Art and Design 2KT7 SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Biology 26N SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Business Studies 26N9 SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Chemistry 2M58 SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Computing 2KT3 SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Dance 2SD5 SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Design and Technology 2KT5 SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
English 2SDY SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Geography 26MF SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
History 26NJ SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Mathematics 26NN SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Modern Languages 23DH SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Music 26NC SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Physics 2M59 SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9
Religious Education 26N6 SDT Darrick Wood School 1C9

Please note that placements will be within Bromley Collegiate Schools.

For more information on School Direct click here.

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Our Provision

Contact Us

Darrick Teaching School Alliance
Lovibonds Avenue,
Orpington,
Kent,
BR6 8ER

Telephone: 01689 850271
Facsimile: 01689 857257
Email: dtsa@darrickwood.bromley.sch.uk

By Road:
From M25 Junction 4, take A21 towards Bromley. After approximately 4 miles turn right onto A232 Crofton Road. Continue for ½ mile and turn right into Mada Road. Turn right again at the end of the road and then immediately left.

By Rail:
Orpington Railway Station is approximately 7 minutes by taxi.

Car Parking:
Visitor car parking is available.