We train teachers for early years, primary and secondary schools.
Get a mix of practical classroom experience, and professional training.
Our programmes are ideal for recent graduates, career changers and school support staff who want to begin a career in teaching
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
We offer the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and the Post Graduate Apprenticeship (PGTA) routes into teaching
We work with the National Institute of Teaching, giving trainees access to nationally recognised, research-informed practice aligned with local school needs.
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 QTS and a PGCE worth 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
Trainees come together for regional training day in Sheffield
30 September 2026
Wellbeing tips for trainee teachers
27 April 2026
Season's Greetings
18 December 2025
South Yorkshire Teaching Hub and Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance welcomes NIoT as a partner
23 October 2025
A fantastic start for our primary trainees
09 September 2025
Congratulations to the class of 2025!
07 August 2025
Season's greetings
26 November 2024
Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
27 June 2024
Season's greetings
06 December 2023
Applications for our teacher training courses will open on 10 October
02 October 2023
Latest Social Media
Teacher training applications are now open! Thinking about becoming a teacher? Now is the time to take the next step. Applications are open for our teacher training courses starting in 2027. Whether you are a recent graduate, finishing your degree next year, considering a career change or ready for your next step, find out more about training with Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance. Start your application today: https://ow.ly/5ZQP50ZTQfV #GetintoTeaching #TeacherTraining #STTA #ApplyToday
06 OctJust 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
05 OctThinking about a career in teaching? With applications opening on 6 October, now is a great time to find out more about teacher training with Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance. Join us online on Tuesday 6 October to meet the team, hear about our primary and secondary programmes and get some helpful tips for your application. Book your place now: https://ow.ly/wncY50ZS8Ew
03 Oct
Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance, 1 Meadowhall Business Park, Carbrook Hall Road, Sheffield, S9 2EQ
enquiries@sheffieldtta.org
0114 235 7980