Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
We welcome high-calibre and passionate graduates and career changers seeking to join the teaching profession through our Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes.
We offer a high-quality and innovative school-based teacher training programme led and supported by Habs Institute for Professional Learning, the teacher training and professional learning arm of our Trust.
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Our Training Programmes
Our accredited school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) courses enable our trainees to work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with the additional option of pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). We deliver an innovative training programme in partnership with Tes Institute, and combined with the support of our internal expertise, trainees develop comprehensive subject knowledge and professional skills while gaining practical teaching experience as an integral member of the school team. Our programmes have excellent retention rates with most of our trainee teachers going on to secure permanent teaching positions in our schools.
Our Training Programme
Why train with us?
You will have the opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of young people from the very start of your programme, while being supported to perform to the best of your ability.
We have a unique and engaging professional development offer that provides opportunities for collaboration and access to networks for every teacher, no matter their career stage.
Each member of our community, staff and students alike, benefit from the Haberdashers’ Advantage – a unique set of opportunities that come from our sponsorship by the Haberdashers Company.
Training Opportunities
You can train to teach a range of subjects across the Primary and Secondary curriculum within one of our schools. There are two training routes available on our ITT programmes, as well as the opportunity to apply for a postgraduate apprenticeship. Applications for both the School Direct routes and the apprenticeships open in October 2024, click here to apply for a place starting in September 2025. Please follow the link below to find out more about our training routes and entry requirements.
How to Apply
You can apply for our teacher training programmes through DfE Apply for Teacher Training. You will need to submit an online application form containing your contact details, a personal statement and two references.
Once you have submitted your application, we will notify you by email or telephone whether or not you have progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the application process we recommend you read the FAQs.