Our Training Routes
Our Training Routes
Our full-time programmes last for one academic year from September to July and, in addition, we also offer flexible part time training programmes.
| Part time (4 days a week) * | Part time (3 days a week) * |
| One school year + one term 3 days a week in school 1 day a week in off the job training |
One school year + 2 terms 2 days a week in school 1 day a week in off the job training |
* please note that fees are higher for part time training
All trainees join our induction week at the start of July and an additional three induction days at the end of August to ensure that they make a flying start in September at their placement schools. As a trainee teacher, you will be based at one of our partner schools where you will learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners.
During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. Training will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our training locations. The remainder of your week is spent in your school placements where you gradually increase your time teaching. You will complete a short contrasting placement in Term 2.
The training sessions are facilitated by expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.
Our Programmes
- Primary 3-7
- Primary 5-11
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing
- Design and technology
- English
- Geography
- History
- Modern Languages
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Art and Design
- RE
- PE
Tuition Fee-Paying
On the fee-paying route the course fees for 2025-26 were £9,250 for both UK and International students. Fees for 2026-27 will be confirmed during September 2025. Fees vary for part time courses. UK and EU students are eligible for a student loan to cover 100% of the fees. There are generous bursaries available for a number of subjects.
Advantages
As a fee-paying trainee you will:
- Work alongside expert and experienced practitioners
- Get a real feel for the profession by being immediately immersed in school life
- Receive qualified teacher status and PGCE at the end of the course
- Could get your fees covered by a student loan
- Could be eligible for a bursary or scholarship in some secondary subjects
Salaried Route
A salaried trainee is employed by the school and receives a salary while they train. These places are usually offered to candidates who are already working in schools and are starting the programme with some classroom experience.
Advantages
As a salaried trainee you will:
- Receive a salary as an unqualified teacher while you train. You will be paid and taxed as an unqualified teacher
- Work alongside experienced and expert practitioners
- Get a real feel for the profession by being immediately immersed in school life
- Receive qualified teacher status (QTS) and a PGCE at the end of the course
The Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (PGTA)
This route offers graduates already working in a school the opportunity to train to teach while remaining in the school, and for their training to be funded through the apprenticeship levy. This is a full-time route and a 14-month contract from July to August. Apprentices can start on a 60% timetable and can have their own classes from the start of training. Details for 2026-27 start will be confirmed in September 2025.
The PGTA is available for:
Primary 3-7
Primary (5-11)
Secondary courses:
Biology
Chemistry
Computing
Design and technology
English
Geography
History
Languages
Mathematics
Physics
Apprentices are paid on the unqualified teacher scale and are employed full time for the duration of their training from July to August. This route leads to QTS only and the PGCE is optional. The cost of the PGCE is an additional £1200 payable directly by the school or apprentice (based on last year’s recruitment cost)
Details for 2025-26 recruitment will be released soon.
Please note the PGTA eligibility criteria are different from the fee paying and salaried routes
For requirements and applications please see https://albantsh.co.uk/itt-applications
Key benefits for the apprentice
- The apprentice earns a wage whilst training
- In common with our other teacher training routes, apprentices attend Thursday core training and gain qualified teacher status QTS. There is a second school placement swaps with other apprentices will be facilitated where possible
- There is the option to also complete the PGCE in addition to gaining QTS
PGTA application deadlines for 2026-27 start
Dates to be released soon however please contact us if you have an enquiry for 2026-27 start.