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We train teachers for early years, primary, special 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 delivers both 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.

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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. 

 

News

  • 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
  • Our new website is here!

    17 August 2023
  • Events

    There are currently no upcoming events.

    Latest Social Media

    • Welcome to the start of an exciting journey! It's been fantastic to welcome our new trainees to our Flying Start event today. It was wonderful to bring everyone together for the first time and begin getting to know each other. Throughout the day, we covered what to expect over the coming year, how learning happens, lesson planning, making the most of feedback, safeguarding, and practical tips to help trainees feel ready to start in August. The highlight has been the enthusiasm, curiosity and eagerness to learn shown by everyone in the room. It's inspiring to see so many trainees asking thoughtful questions and getting involved in the discussions. Tomorrow, our trainees will spend their first day in their placement schools, giving them an early opportunity to meet colleagues and experience school life. They will then join us again on Friday for another Flying Start training day as they continue preparing for the year ahead. We're delighted to be supporting this new cohort as they take their first steps into teaching, and we can't wait to welcome them back in August to start their training. #TeacherTraining #FutureTeachers #FlyingStart #TrainToTeach

      08 Jul
    • The countdown is on! Tomorrow, we will be welcoming our new cohort of trainee teachers to our Flying Start event, and we can't wait to meet everyone. Flying Start is designed to give our new trainees an early introduction to their teacher training journey before they begin in August. Over the next few days, they'll learn more about what to expect from the year ahead, get an insight into teaching practices, take part in great discussions, hear from experienced teaching professionals, and begin building relationships with the fellow trainees who will be alongside them throughout their training. It's also a chance for us to answer questions, ease any pre-course nerves, and help everyone feel ready and excited for what's to come. We know that starting teacher training is a big step, and we're looking forward to helping our new trainees begin that journey with confidence. See you tomorrow! #TrainToTeach #FutureTeachers #TeacherTraining

      07 Jul
    • Final day to apply! Applications for our teacher training programme (2026/27 cohort) close tomorrow. We still have a limited number of places available in: Geography | History | English | RE | Drama | Music | Design and Technology | Art Don't miss the opportunity to begin your journey into teaching. Apply now before applications close: https://ow.ly/ARHb50ZjcN3 #TeacherTraining #TrainToTeach

      02 Jul
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