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 Teaching School Alliance (STSA), 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 80% of our trainees secure a teaching post by the end of the programme.
Which Course?
Our 1-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 PEAK DISTRICT SCHOOLS
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- Why teach?
- Why choose us?
- Which course?
- How to apply?
Our key employment statistics
Figures are for trainees getting a job within 6 months of our course in 2018 (many achieve this before even finishing the course).
Primary School
91.2%
Secondary School
84.1%
Upcoming Events

Thinking of changing career?
From Fleet manager to Philosophy teacher…
Before teaching I was running a fleet of 70 32ft lorries, working 6 till 6 Monday to Saturday with a phone on each ear constantly. I had loved university, left and not picked up a book or newspaper for years. Now I get time to read, challenge myself and students to think deeply. Teaching provides such a diverse working life which I love. It’s great to see students really stretching themselves and tackling questions that make their brains hurt.
Chris, Philosophy teacher and Head of Department

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