ITE Meet the Team
Gillian Bruce
Partnership Programme Lead
I have been an ITT programme lead since September 2018, however, I have been involved in developing and training teachers from very early on in my career. I trained as a Secondary Science Teacher and was the Science subject lead at Park Community Academy. Alongside teaching I supported ITT trainees, ECTs and other staff as a lead teacher. I became a specialist SpLD teacher and assessor in 2015 after completing a PGCert in SpLD Dyselxia. Blackpool has been a wonderful place to develop my career as a SEND teacher. It’s a unique place where children have many challenges to overcome, being a part of this is extremely rewarding. Some of my achievements during my career include being awarded ‘outstanding teacher of the year’ in the Blackpool Achievement awards and also being nominated for a National Teaching Award. I am now very proud to be supporting and developing the next generation of Blackpool teachers.
Our Schools and Mentors
There are a large number of schools in Blackpool who are committed to supporting us with ITT, in addition we have 6 SEND schools who also heavily support our programme.
We have a fantastic team of mentors in the schools who are there to support your learning journey. All mentors also attend regular mentor meetings held with the programme leads to ensure they are fully informed and up to date with the requirements of hosting and offering placements for students.
Our Mainstream School Partners
Devonshire Primary Academy
Revoe Learning Academy
Anchorsholme Academy
Waterloo Primary Academy
Roseacre Primary Academy
Bispham Endowed Church of England Primary School
Moor Park Primary School
St Nicholas C of E Primary School
Westminster Primary School
Hawes Side Academy
Boundary Primary School
Kincraig Primary School
Mereside Primary Scademy
St Johns C of E Primary School
St John Vianney Catholic Primary School
Thames Primary Academy
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Our Special School Partners
Hillside Specialist School and College
Great Arley
Pear Tree School
Woodlands School
Highfurlong School
Park Community Academy