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.
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We train around 100 trainees every year and work with over 60 schools. See more
Train to be an early years or primary teacher, witt the option of a SEND specialism.
Train to be a secondary school teacher with a specialism in a specific subject.
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Have you ever thought about becoming a biology teacher? With a great mix of science, innovation and natural landscapes across Sheffield and Rotherham, teaching Biology is a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists, healthcare professionals and environmental leaders. As a biology teacher, you will help young people understand the world around them, develop curiosity, and build confidence in science. From the nearby Peak District to Sheffield's strong links to healthcare and research, there are so many ways to bring biology to life in the classroom. Applications are still open for our teacher training programme in biology. Find out more: https://ow.ly/MkFS50YYiB9 #TeacherTraining #BiologyTeacher #GetIntoTeaching #LocalTraining #LocalExpterise
Have you ever thought about becoming a music teacher in a secondary school? With the amazing musical heritage of Sheffield and Rotherham, teaching music offers a fantastic opportunity to inspire the next generation of musicians and creative thinkers. As a music teacher, you are not just delivering lessons, you are helping young people build confidence, creativity, and find their own rhythm. And who knows... you could be inspiring the next Arctic Monkeys, Def Leppard or Pulp! As a teacher training provider working closely with schools across Sheffield and Rotherham, we place you in real classrooms from day one, where you will learn from local experts and make a genuine impact in your community. Applications are still open for our teacher training programme in music. Find out more: https://ow.ly/6ylA50YYiB7 #TrainToTeach #TeachMusic #GetIntoTeaching
It's Mental Health Awareness Week As we approach the end of the training year, we encourage everyone to take care of their mental wellbeing. Take time for yourself, talk to others, and support each other. Find helpful wellbeing resources on our website: https://ow.ly/3AyI50YQqGG #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #Wellbeing #TeacherTraining #Support