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 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
Wellbeing tips for trainee teachers
09 May 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
Our new website is here!
17 August 2023
Latest Social Media
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today, we celebrate the incredible women in the STTA community - trainees, alumni, STTA staff, teachers, mentors, school leaders & partners - who are shaping the future of education. Your passion and dedication to teaching make a difference every day! #IWD2026
08 MarLooking to train as a secondary school teacher? We offer teacher training in a wide range of secondary subjects. Scholarships and bursaries are available to support you on your journey into teaching. Take the first step towards an inspiring teaching career! Apply today: https://ow.ly/pZAT50Ykahz #TeacherTraining #SecondaryTeaching #GetintoTeaching
06 MarIt's #NationalCareersWeek! Are you thinking about your next step? Have you considered a career in teaching? Teaching is more than a job - it's a rewarding career that makes a lasting impact. Every day, teachers shape futures, unlock potential, and inspire the next generation. Teaching also offers great progression opportunities, from subject leadership, pastoral roles, senior leadership and more. Our teacher training programmes offers professional development and strong mentoring, and you are supported at every stage of your journey. If you are looking for a career that is challenging, rewarding, and full of opportunity, teaching could be the perfect fit. See why teaching coud be the perfect career for you: https://ow.ly/NCcG50Yp3lt #NationalCareersWeek #TrainToTeach #CareerInTeaching
04 Mar