At Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance (STTA), we bring over 100 newly trained teachers into the profession every year. We work with our network of over 60 local schools, plus local universities, to provide hands-on training in the classroom, alongside academic and professional learning. Formerly known as the Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance (STTA), we are the teacher training arm of the South Yorkshire Teaching Hub and are one of the largest and longest-established teacher training partners in the region.
Why Teach?
It is a rewarding career where you change lives, with excellent career prospects, salary and benefits, as well as job security.
Why Choose STTA?
We have many years’ experience training new teachers and 85% of our trainees secure a teaching post by the end of the programme.
Which Course?
Our one-year School Direct course combines the best of both academic teaching and hands-on experience in the classroom, with two contrasting placements.

Train to teach in South Yorkshire and the wider region.
Download our brochure for answers to four simple questions:
- Why teach?
- Why choose us?
- Which course?
- How to apply?
Did you know?
The percentage of trainees that gained employment within a year of finishing their training in 2021 was
over 85%.
We offer a School Direct route which means you will
spend more time in the classroom.
You can train to teach in early years, primary, secondary or special schools (SEND).
Thinking of changing career?
From working in banking to becoming a business and economics teacher….
“There were so many rules in banking and so little flexibility over my day to day tasks. Becoming a teacher gave me so much everyday freedom. I can choose how I teach each lesson, I can be as creative as I want, and I get to make a difference to young people.
Jo, business and economics teacher

The whole experience has been excellent. Everyone has been really helpful and I have been lucky to have a great mentor and wonderful class teachers working alongside me and offering their support. The students have made it all worthwhile – what an amazing start to a fantastic profession!
Matthew, former trainee