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Training Programme
 

A two-year, salaried route that includes a PGCE and fast-tracks you into leadership roles.

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Best for: Graduates who want to earn while they train, and develop as future leaders.

• Salary: £22,601 - £33,528 (subject + location dependent)
• Cost: Funded – no tuition fees
• Qualifications: QTS + PGCE
• Length: 2 years (QTS + PGCE year 1; leadership development year 2)
• Location: Nationwide
• Subjects: Primary and Secondary
• Entry: 2:1 with honours (Primary), 2:2 with honours (Secondary) + GCSEs
• Programme start: 6-week training Jun 2026; in school Sep 2026

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School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)

A one-year, school-based route delivered locally by Teach First training partners.

Discover this local training route

Best for: Graduates and career changers who want to train near home and self-fund with loans or bursaries.

• Salary: Unpaid – bursaries or scholarships may be available
• Cost: £9,790 full-time (UK) / £15,000 (international)
• Qualifications: QTS + PGCE
• Length: 1 year
• Location: Local to you (England-wide)
• Subjects: Primary and Secondary
• Entry: Degree + GCSEs
• Programme start: Sep 2026

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Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA)

A one-year, salaried apprenticeship with classroom-based training in a local school.

Learn how the PGTA works

Best for: Career changers or graduates who want to earn while they learn in specific subjects.

• Salary: From £27,784
• Cost: No tuition fees (PGCE optional, extra cost)
• Qualifications: QTS + Level 6 Teaching Apprenticeship, with optional PGCE
• Length: 1 year
• Location: East Midlands (2026)
• Subjects: Biology, Maths
• Entry: 2:2 or above + subject knowledge
• Programme start: Sep 2026

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