Oldfield School is part of the Avon School Partnership (ASP) which is a collaborative voluntary partnership of key education providers in Bath. It aims to provide the very best educational experience for young people in local schools and colleges and prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.
These schools work alongside Teacher Education at Bath Spa University to provide a high quality, school-centred model of teacher training.
If you are considering a career in teaching, you now have the opportunity to spend an introductory day in one of the schools in ASP to gain some experience of Secondary Education today. This will normally satisfy the requirement of any PGCE courses which require school experience before commencing study.
School Experience Day 2026/27
The Avon Schools Partnership (ASP) is a collaborative partnership of key education providers in Bath and the surrounding area, working alongside Teacher Education at Bristol University and UWE to deliver the ASP PGCE Programme. If you’re considering a career in teaching, spend an introductory day with us to see secondary education in practice.
What to Expect on the Day
Introduction to the day, meet your school leaders, and discuss expectations of teachers, the National Curriculum and safeguarding.
Opportunity to observe lessons within your subject area.
Explore what you’ve observed and take part in a discussion about learning, in preparation for a PGCE interview.
Learn more about the programme itself and your routes into teacher training.
The day wraps up with time for any final questions.
Dates for 2026/27
School Contacts
How to Apply
Choose a date above, then email the contact for that school with the following information. Bookings must be made at least 7 days in advance — if your chosen date is full, you’ll be asked to pick another.
- Your name
- Email and telephone number
- Date requested and school
- Subject choice / specialism
- Whether you’ve already applied for a teacher training course (and where)
- Any accessibility needs
- Brief details of your educational or work background
For all roles, we welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity or religion. Our school is also committed to the protection and safety of its students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.