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
South 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 2023Want to know what it’s really like to teach?
16 August 2023
Events
- 14November
School experience - Silverdale School
9:15am – 3:15pm - 02December
School experience - Malin Bridge Primary School
9:15am – 3:15pm - 03December
Train to teach with STTA - online information event
5:15pm – 6:00pm - 27January
Train to teach with STTA - online information event
5:15pm – 6:00pm - 30January
School experience - Silverdale School
9:15am – 3:15pm - 03February
School Experience - Malin Bridge Primary School
9:15am – 3:15pm
Latest Social Media
Thinking about teaching? Join our online event and see how our teacher training programmes can help you inspire the next generation. Whether you are graduating or considering a career change, find out how we can help start your teaching journey. At the event, you will have the chance to learn more about our primary and secondary PGCE courses and teaching apprenticeships, hear from our experienced team, get an insight into what teaching is really like and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Book here: https://tinyurl.com/3pcbz3bd #getintoteaching #traintoteach #futureteachers
12 Nov
We have some exciting news! As the teacher training arm of the South Yorkshire Teaching Hub, we are continuing our work to deliver high-quality teacher training across South Yorkshire, and we are pleased to announce our new partnership with the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT). Together, we are committed to developing excellent teachers and supporting schools across Sheffield and the wider region, helping to grow a strong, skilled, and supported teaching community. Find out more about this exciting new partnership: https://lnkd.in/eXPrf9W4 Find out more about our teacher training opportunities at: www.sheffieldtta.org
31 Oct