We train teachers for early years, primary, special and secondary schools.
Get a mix of practical classroom experience, academic teaching and professional training.
You can train to teach in specialist schools with our SEND course.
From the start of your course through to applying for your first job and beyond, we are here to support your teacher training journey every step of the way
Welcome to Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance
Take your first step into teaching with our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes. We provide the essential training every new teacher must complete before starting their first role.
Whether you want to teach in primary, secondary, early years, or specialist schools, our school-based ITT programmes offer the perfect route. Designed for recent graduates and career changers, you’ll learn ‘on the job’ through school placements, excellent training, and dedicated support.
By training with us, you’ll qualify with a PGCE, QTS, and 60 Master’s credits Equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to progress and thrive as a teacher.
We are an associate college of The National Institute of Teaching, and we work with over 100 partner schools. Through these partnerships, we combine the expertise and experience of colleagues and schools to equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to progress and thrive as a teacher.
How We Can Help
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About us
Find out more about STTA and our teacher training course.
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Why choose us?
We train around 100 trainees every year and work with over 60 schools. See more
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Early years SEND and primary courses
Train to be an early years or primary teacher, witt the option of a SEND specialism.
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Secondary courses
Train to be a secondary school teacher with a specialism in a specific subject.
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How to apply
Thinking of applying? Fin out more about our application process.
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News and events
See the latest news and take a look our events.
News
A fantastic start for our primary trainees
09 September 2025Congratulations to the class of 2025!
07 August 2025Wellbeing tips for trainee teachers
09 May 2025Season's greetings
26 November 2024Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
27 June 2024Season's greetings
06 December 2023Applications for our teacher training courses will open on 10 October
02 October 2023Our new website is here!
17 August 2023Want to know what it’s really like to teach?
16 August 2023Congratulatios to the class of 2023!
13 August 2023
Latest Social Media
Just one day to go! Teacher training applications open tomorrow. Are you ready to inspire the next generation and take the first step on your teaching journey? https://ow.ly/5Ge950X1qoL #GetintoTeaching #TeacherTraining #STTA
06 Oct
Happy World Teachers' Day! We're so proud to train amazing teachers who inspire, educate, and shape the minds and futures of young people! To all the teachers and colleagues making a difference - thank you! #WorldTeachersDay #hereos #teaching
05 Oct
Teacher training applications open next week! Are you thinking about a career in teaching? Join our online information event to discover everything you need to know about training to teach with us. You will hear from our team who will provide you with detailed information on how you will train, the application process, entry requirements, discuss funding options and answer any questions your may have. Book your place here: https://ow.ly/12xI50X68IZ #getintoteaching #teachertraining #traintoteach
04 Oct