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 2024-2025 are £9,250 for both UK and International students. 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 1 July 2024 to 31 August 2025. Apprentices can start on a 60% timetable and can have their own classes from the start of training. 

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 1st July 2024 – 31st August 2025. 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. 

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 2024/5

10^th May 2024 deadline for schools to submit an Employer Nomination Form

24^th May 2024 deadline for PGTA applications on DfE apply.

After these dates we will no longer be accepting PGTA applications for 2024/5.

Please contact us if you have an enquiry for 2025/6.