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    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

Explore our teacher training alliance

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

  • 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

Events

  • 11February

    Spring into teaching: Plant the seed of your future career

    5:15pm – 6:00pm
  • 05March

    From interest to offer – master your teaching application

    5:15pm – 6:00pm
  • 23March

    School experience - Silverdale School

    9:15am – 3:15pm
  • 24March

    School Experience - Malin Bridge Primary School

    9:15am – 3:15pm
  • 07April

    Your degree to their future: Become a teacher

    5:15pm – 6:00pm
  • 06May

    Summer of opportunities: Start your teaching journey with STTA

    5:15pm – 6:00pm

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    Thinking of changing careers? What if your next role was your chance to shape futures? Your experience matters. The time you have spent solving problems, leading teams, or creating solutions in your field can inspire students and bring learning to life. Students benefit from teachers who have real-world experience - people who can show how skills and knowledge connect beyond the classroom. Your perspective could make all the difference. If you've ever wondered, "Could I make an impact?" the answer is yes. You don't have to start over. Bring your expertise, your story, and your passion to teaching. Find out how our teacher training courses can help you take the next step: https://www.sheffieldtta.org/ #GetIntoTeaching #TeacherTraining #CareerChangers

    06 Feb

    If you've ever thought 'I could see myself teaching' this online event is your chance to explore what that future could look like. We are holding an informative online session where you can get a real look at what teacher training involves and what it feels like to be part of our supportive training community. In this session, you will discover: Our teacher training programmes. How we support and mentor you throughout training. What life as a trainee teacher really looks like. How to apply, what we look for, and the funding available. Insights from our experienced team. Interested? Book your place today: https://ow.ly/ht5r50Y8IV1 #getintoteaching #traintoteach #futureteachers

    04 Feb

    Even though January is nearly over, it's not too late to start planning your teaching career for 2026! Join our online information event to learn more about training to teach in primary and secondary schools and find out where teaching could take you. Whether you are graduating this year, considering a career change, or currently working in a school and ready to progress into teaching, we will explain how we can help you take the next step. Tuesday 27 January 5.15pm–6.00pm Online Book your place: https://ow.ly/u1hg50Y1Mbu #TeacherTraining #STTA #TrainToTeach #ItsNotTooLate

    24 Jan
Silverdale School, Bents Crescent, Sheffield, S11 9QH enquiries@sheffieldtta.org 0114 235 7980

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