--- title: "Work Experience & Trainee Teachers" url: "https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/work-experience-trainee-teachers" school: "Black Firs Primary School" --- # Work Experience & Trainee Teachers ### Welcome to Black Firs Primary School! We are pleased to offer placements for students seeking hands-on experience in a vibrant educational environment. --- ### About Black Firs Primary School Black Firs is a nurturing, child-centred primary school located in Congleton, Cheshire. We foster a creative, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere where children flourish both academically and emotionally. Visit our full website at [www.black-firs.co.uk](http://www.black-firs.co.uk/) for more about our ethos and curriculum. --- ### Placement Opportunities We welcome applications from: - **Secondary students** (Year 10/11) seeking work experience - **Sixth-form/college students** considering teaching or childcare - **University students** on teacher training or child development courses Placements typically include: - Classroom observation and assistance - Supporting learning through play - Helping with routines like lunch, breaktimes, and reading sessions - Optional involvement in outdoor learning --- ### How to Apply Please send an email to our placement coordinator with: - Your name and contact details - Dates you’re requesting placement - Reason for placement (e.g., course requirement, career interest) - Your school, college or university - Any relevant experience or qualifications **Contact Email:** **Phone:** 01260 272935 **Address:** Black Firs School, Longdown Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4QJ --- ### What We Expect - A genuine interest in working with children - Punctuality and professionalism - Smart, practical attire - Adherence to safeguarding and confidentiality policies You may be required to complete a short induction or provide a DBS check depending on your placement length and age. ### Our School - [Headteacher's Welcome](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/headteacher-s-welcome) - [Our Vision & Values](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/our-vision-values) - [Our Staff](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/our-staff) - [Safeguarding](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/safeguarding) - [Admissions](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/admissions) - [Pupil Premium](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/pupil-premium) - [PE and Sports Premium](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/pe-and-sports-premium) - [SEND & Wellbeing](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/send) - [Attendance](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/attendance) - [Policies](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/policies) - [Ofsted & Performance Data](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/ofsted) - [Work Experience & Trainee Teachers](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/work-experience-trainee-teachers) - [Sustainability and Climate Change](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/sustainability-climate-change) - [Trust Status](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/trust-status) - [Local Governing Board](https://black-firs.co.uk/our-school/local-governing-board) [![](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/images/logo/Black_Firs_Logo_icon_black_circle(1).png)](https://tlptrust.com/) **Black Firs Primary School** Longdown Road Congleton CW12 4QJ office@black-firs.co.uk 01260 272935 Headteacher - Anna Jones SENCO - Anna Jones Safeguarding Lead - Anna Jones ![The Learning Partnership](https://files.schudio.com/black-firs-primary-school/images/logo/TheLearningPartnership_WHT_TransparentBG(1).png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. Company No.07538467 © Copyright 2023–2026 Black Firs Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://black-firs.co.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)