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
Season's Greetings
18 December 2025South Yorkshire Teaching Hub and Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance welcomes NIoT as a partner
23 October 2025A 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 2023
Events
- 05March
From interest to offer – master your teaching application
5:15pm – 6:00pm - 23March
School experience - Silverdale School
9:15am – 3:15pm - 24March
School Experience - Malin Bridge Primary School
9:15am – 3:15pm - 07April
Your degree to their future: Become a teacher
5:15pm – 6:00pm - 06May
Summer of opportunities: Start your teaching journey with STTA
5:15pm – 6:00pm
Latest Social Media
Thinking about a career change into teaching? Want to know what life in the classroom is really like? Join us for our School Experience Days and spend time observing real lessons, talking with teachers, and gaining a first-hand insight into the profession. See how your current skills and experience could transfer into teaching, and the difference you could make as a teacher. Upcoming School Experience Days Monday 23 March | 9.15am - 3.15pm | Silverdale Secondary School Tuesday 24 March | 9.15am – 3.15pm | Malin Bridge Primary School Book your place here: https://ow.ly/FWt550Yfepr #GetintoTeaching #CareerChange #TraintoTeach
16 Feb
It's National Apprenticeship Week! Why not invest in the talent you already have within your school? Do you have degree-qualified staff who are ready to take the next step and become teachers? A Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA) is a fantastic way to grow future teachers and strengthen your workforce from within. PGTAs enable schools to: Grow and retain staff Develop staff who already understand your pupils Benefit from high-quality, hands-on training. Apprentices learn by doing, immersed in real classroom practice from day one. Apprenticeships are available in secondary, primary, and SEND settings. Interested in learning more or getting involved? Contact us at enquiries@sheffieldtta.org to discover how the PGTA can benefit your school. https://ow.ly/OKBu50YcNO8
12 Feb