We train teachers for early years, primary, special and secondary schools

Our one-year School-Direct  teacher training course offers a blend of hands-on experience in the classroom, plus academic teaching at university.

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Our sister organisation runs the only national teacher training course for modern languages

The National Modern Languages SCITT is a unique partnership between state and independent schools, with geographical hubs across the country.

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We work with a range of partners and schools across the region to train over 100 trainees every year.

We are one of the biggest and longest established teacher training alliances in the region, with a large network of highly experienced and well qualified staff ready to help you.

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You can train to teach in specialist schools with our SEND course. 

This course will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to support and teach children with special educational needs.

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We help our trainee teachers get their first job

We have many years' experience in supporting our trainees onto the first step of the career ladder - with over 85% finding their first job within a year of finishing our course. We support them with their applications and help prepare them for their interviews.

WHY CHOOSE US

Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance is one of the longest established teaching schools in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire, bringing 100+ newly trained teachers within the profession every year, via our network of
60+ schools

Why choose teaching as a career?

Sheffield Teacher Training Alliance

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Supporting schools with ECTs

An online ECT induction service that supports the whole team

One simple package per ECT per academic year. This package includes training for your school's ECT tutors and mentors.

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 %

Modern Languages SCITT

86.4 %

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    STSA student progression

    The whole experience has been excellent. Everyone has been really helpful and I have been very 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 WARD, NQT AT SILVERDALE SCHOOL

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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

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    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

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