Welcome to St. Benedict's Catholic College

St Benedict’s Catholic College is an 11-16 voluntary-aided mixed comprehensive college serving Catholic and other Christian families in North East Essex. At present there are 840 students on roll. Our college has very strong traditions, which are based on Gospel values; every member of our college community is treated as a unique individual created in the image of God. We are a welcoming community reflecting the importance of the partnership between college, home and parish in the education of the young people who attend the college.

Our aim as a college is to create a Christian community where each individual can develop his or her relationship with God, while also ensuring that each child is given the education necessary to allow them to move on appropriately. We try to ensure that all young people in our care have a love of learning, developing their abilities and gifts in such a manner that they are inspired, encouraged and empowered to fulfil their potential. Each young person will be at a different stage of development and therefore the emphasis is always on the needs of the individual.

Mrs J. E. Santinelli
Principal

 St. Benedict's College Foundation Ltd.

Registered charity number 1054240

The charity was founded in 1996 by parents and friends of St Benedict's College in Colchester. All contributions are used to support the college with building development projects.

The current project is to raise funds for the college 50th Anniversary.

For 2013-14 the schools in and around Colchester will be offering School Direct (Salaried) training places in the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, English, Mathematics, and Music

We will also be offering School Direct (Tuition Fee) places, with a PGCE qualification, in the following subjects: English, Mathematics, Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Design and Technology, Geography, Modern Foreign Languages, Computer Science with ICT and P.E.

Trainees will also have the option to study for Masters’ credits as part of the PGCE course.

Applications should be made to our Lead School (The Sixth Form College, Colchester) through the School Direct Portal. This can be accessed through Teaching Agency web site (http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching/teacher-training-options/school-based-training/school-direct)

The training will be provided by the Colchester Teacher Training Consortium. You can find out more about this teacher training provider by visiting their web site www.colchesterttc.org.uk or contacting them at enquiries@colchesterttc.org.uk (Tel: 01206 364728)