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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

  • 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

Latest Social Media

    Your teaching career starts here with hands-on, practical experience in classrooms from day one! Why join Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance and the National Institute of Teaching? We don't just train teachers, we develop confident, classroom-ready professionals who make a difference from their very first lesson. Hands-on experience from day one One day a week training throughout the course Continuous mentoring and support Partnership with the National Institute of Teaching - benefit from cutting-edge research, best practice, and a nationally recognised framework - all delivered locally by us! Start your journey today: https://ow.ly/4WHZ50XGRix #TeachingCareer #TeacherTraining #MasterYourApplication #STTA #FutureTeachers

    27 Feb

    Thinking about a career in teaching? We know the best teachers are made through a mix of expert-led training and hands-on classroom experience. Our teacher training programme gives you: - Specialist training from experienced teaching professionals. - Extensive time in schools to apply your learning in real classrooms. - The confidence, skills, and knowledge to hit the ground running. Join a supportive community that invests in your growth from day one. Start your teaching journey and apply today: https://tinyurl.com/2yanja3x #getintoteaching #teachertraining #traintoteach #teachingcareer

    25 Feb

    Did you know you can train to teach primary, secondary, and SEND with our teacher training programmes? Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply now and start your teaching journey this August! https://ow.ly/pYi550V445L #getintoteaching #traintoteach

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

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We offer training in Primary, Secondary, and Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeships.
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