Based in Sheffield and working in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching, we provide initial teacher training programmes  for those wanting to teach in early years, primary, secondary or special schools.

Our programmes are ideal for recent graduates, career changers and school support staff who want to begin a career in teaching. We deliver both the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and the Post Graduate Apprenticeship (PGTA) routes into teaching. These programmes combine practical, hands-on experience with research-based training, and exceptional support equipping our trainees with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive as teachers. We are committed to developing the highest quality teachers across the region. 

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has been awarded an “Exceptional” Ofsted judgement for both its Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Education (ITE) provision.

This places NIoT’s teacher training among the highest-rated provision in the country and reflects the quality of the training and support provided across its national partnership.

Ofsted praised the partnership’s ambitious curriculum, expert mentoring, strong focus on inclusion and effective leadership. Inspectors also highlighted the high quality of trainees, noting that they are exceptionally well-prepared to begin their teaching careers, with the professional knowledge, confidence and resilience needed to succeed in the classroom.

As an Associate College, we proud to be part of a partnership recognised for delivering teacher training of such a high standard.

Our teacher training programme is a fully immersive, school-based experience, so you’ll be in the classroom from day one. But full immersion does not mean that you will be thrown in the deep end: our trainees are mentored and have central training once a week. And you’ll have the confidence of knowing that you are participating in a programme that was designed by some of the most experienced teachers and leaders in the country, drawn from four leading school trusts with decades of teacher-training between them.

Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance (STTA) is part of the South Yorkshire Teaching Hub, supporting aspiring teachers across South Yorkshire through high-quality teacher training.

We are keen to learn from other trusts and schools and are committed to providing the very best education possible for our young people, by empowering colleagues to be the very best teachers, leaders and professionals in the country.

Many of our trainees get their first teaching post before they have even finished our course - with the vast majority gaining jobs within six months of completing it.