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Hear from our staff, students and trainees and find out first-hand what it's like to study with NITE.
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From Teaching Assistant to Qualified Teacher: my...
Princess Archen shares how NITE's postgraduate teacher apprenticeship helped her achieve her dream of becoming a qualified teacher.
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What is the Assessment Only route to Qualified...
Are you teaching but don't yet have QTS? Find out how the Assessment Only route enables experienced educators to gain QTS without further training.
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Evidence-informed leadership: How my MA in...
Daniel Jones reflects on how NITE's MA in Educational Leadership helped him become a more reflective, evidence-informed leader, strengthening his leadership...
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Partnership in practice: Shaping the future of...
Andy David took on the role of Head of Aspirations Learning Institute and Student Leadership last year. Here he reflects on the year and the impact of the...
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Teacher Degree Apprenticeship – Is it right for...
The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to train and qualify as a teacher with QTS, while you take your degree. This blog will help you decide...
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Leadership in context and practice: My MA in...
School Business Director, Alejandro Jurado reflects on his experience studying NITE’s MA in Educational Leadership, exploring how the programme strengthened...
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Qualifying to Teach – Achieving my ambition...
David Mendez reflects on his first year on NITE's Teacher Degree Apprenticeship.
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Contemporary Issues in Global Education. Why...
Contemporary Issues in Global Education offers an MA pathway focused on global education, sustainability and how educators can lead meaningful change in an...
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Leading change with purpose: how my MA in...
Chilipo Gunda completed his MA in Educational Leadership in 2024. In this blog, he reflects on his experiences and its impact on his leadership practice and...
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Reflections on my MA in Educational Leadership
An experienced school leader, Emma-Maria Robertson shares her journey through NITE’s MA in Educational Leadership, the highlights, challenges and why she would...
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Teaching while learning: growth, balance, and...
Kathleen Robinson is part of our first cohort of the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship. She reflects on the opportunity this new training route has given to her...
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Why train to teach Classics?
Classics is far from dead—it continues to shape how we understand the world today. Drawing on over 20 years of teaching experience, Anastasia Christou explores...
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Teaching beyond the moment: reflective practice...
After Barbara Fiordalisi completed her initial teacher training with NITE in July 2025, she chose to continue her studies through our MA programme. In this...
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A school leader's guide to supporting teachers...
Joshua James shares practical advice for school leaders who want to support their teachers in gaining recognised teaching qualifications but aren't sure where...
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Growing the next generation of teachers: why...
Maureen Rafferty, now a visiting assessor with NITE, draws on her experience to explain why she feels so passionately about the role of placement schools in...
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Opening your doors to future teachers: PGCE...
Read how you can partner with NITE to host PGCE trainees, and help develop confident, future teachers in your school.
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Partnership in practice: collaboration at the core
Claire Amed reflects on a long-standing partnership between NITE and Creative Education Trust, highlighting professional growth and excellence in education.
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A flexible pathway into teaching in Ireland
Karla Coghlan is a primary educator and educational leader with over 20 years’ experience across Ireland, England and Australia. No based back in Ireland, she...
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Unlocking teacher training opportunities in...
Principal and experienced teacher training mentor and assessor, Arthur Geraghty shares his thoughts on NITE's teacher training programme in Ireland.
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Building a new career in Spain
Grace Hodder started her International PGCE for International Schools (iPGCE) with NITE in April 2025. She is working in an international school in Estepona,...
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