United Teaching is a school-based teacher training programme rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. United Teaching delivers high-quality teacher training in over 100 primary, secondary and independent schools across England.
As our designated Lead Provider, United Teaching brings over a decade of experience in developing exceptional teachers who go on to make a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond. The programme combines academic rigour with hands-on school experience, ensuring trainees gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) by the end of the year, with the option to add a PGCE.
Trainees spend the majority of their time in a placement school, teaching from day one and building strong relationships with pupils and colleagues. Many go on to secure permanent roles in their placement schools, progressing into leadership positions that drive long-term school improvement.
As part of its SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) provision, United Teaching works in partnership with local schools in our Teaching School Hub region to offer a high-quality training.
Are you looking to recruit motivated trainee teachers for your school for September 2024?
Do you have existing support staff that you would like to develop and support through their teacher training and retain in your school?
We are partnering with schools in our Hub region to offer places to talented individuals who are forging their careers in teaching.
If you are interested in becoming an ITT partnership school or wish to nominate any support staff in your school to train on our programme, please contact us: centrallondontsh@centrallondontsh.org.uk.
Schools play a vital role in ITT. This is because trainee teachers must gain experience in at least 2 placement schools and receive consistent mentoring. Schools are important in hosting placements, and setting trainee teachers up for success to contribute to the workforce.
A strong pipeline of trainee teachers is key to addressing challenges in recruitment and retention in schools. Being involved in ITT can support a unique talent pipeline of trainees who may contribute to your own workforce in the future. For example, if they are successful and are offered a job at the end of their training year once gaining QTS.
In addition, you can invest in your existing staff, developing them to support other teachers through the mentoring role. They will have access to the latest research, practice and innovation on teaching and learning.
Find out more information about hosting a trainees and the changes for 2024 through these three short information videos:
ITT Information - Summary of changes January 2024 - YouTube
ITT Information - Mentoring requirements January 2024 (youtube.com)
ITT Information - What are ITAPs - January 2024 (youtube.com)
We can offer support and advice for trainee teacher candidates in our region who are hoping to get into teaching from September 2024. In addition to United Teaching, there are several teacher training providers operating in our region that are recruiting trainees both locally and nationally. Please contact us if you would like to discuss any of the routes and options available.
Tes Institute offer a number of routes into Teacher Training, including the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship.
Gain a nationally recognised, Level 6 teaching apprenticeship that leads to qualified teacher status (QTS) with an optional PGCE, requires your school to pay little or no tuition fees and provides the opportunity for you to earn while you learn.
Tes Institute also offer a school-centred training route leading to qualified teacher status (QTS) with an optional PGCE, delivered in partnership with a number of schools in Essex, Greater London and Kent. More information can be found at their website: Initial Teacher Training (ITT) | Tes.
Ark Teacher Training is a provider that places trainees in schools from day one.
There is a wide range of components to the programme that make up the training year’s structure. This includes Ark Teacher Training’s highly-rated Summer School, weekly training sessions in professional or subject studies, an in-school curriculum, placements in different schools and pastoral support when needed.
Find out more at this link here: https://www.arkteachertraining.org/
LDBS SCITT are a small and experienced provider, offering bespoke training within a highly supportive environment.
They offer an Early Years PGCE as well as a Primary PGCE.
More information can be found at their website here: https://www.teachinglondon.org/
Teach First are a national provider with opportunities to train across the country as well as London.
Teach First run a two-year programme where teachers are immersed in the classroom from day one. Trainee teachers are placed in schools that need them most, helping students from the most disadvantaged backgrounds to reach their full potential.
Find out more at their website here: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/training-programme
National Institute of Teaching@Harris Initial Teacher Education
The Initial Teacher Training Programme at NIoT embraces various routes into the teaching profession. This innovative programme offers different pathways, including fee-paying, salaried, and the Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship, accommodating various learning styles and commitments, fostering a rich and inclusive environment for aspiring teachers. The NIoT’s Initial Teacher Training is a fully immersive school-centred programme – aspiring teachers will be in the classroom from the very start.
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