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.
Find out more about STTA and our teacher training course.
We train around 100 trainees every year and work with over 60 schools. See more
Train to be an early years or primary teacher, witt the option of a SEND specialism.
Train to be a secondary school teacher with a specialism in a specific subject.
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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
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
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