Hosting trainee teachers on placement in your school

We have a number of different types of partnerships with schools, colleges and educational organisations nationally and internationally.

Lead Partner (formerly Schools Direct partnerships)

Partner with us and gain:

• access to high-quality trainee teachers nationwide (primary and secondary)
• funding for your school for each trainee you host
• first-rate training for school mentors
• opportunities for you and your colleagues to visit/assess our trainees in the UK and worldwide.

In addition:

• trainees are school-based all week as they access their university training online
• start dates for trainees in September, January, and April
• part-time training routes also available
• flexibility to choose when you host a trainee
• at the Secondary level, get access to trainees in over 20 different subjects.

We are also keen to hear from SCITTs, School Direct Partnerships and Teaching School Hubs, who are seeking validation for PGCE delivery. We have significant experience of offering a flexible programme to meet your needs. Please get in touch.

Collaborate with us and gain:

• flexibility to recruit your own Primary and Secondary trainees (in over 20 subjects)
• first-rate training and support for school mentors
• opportunities for you and your colleagues to visit/assess our trainees in the UK and worldwide.

In addition:

• School Direct Partnerships available nationwide
• trainees are school-based all week, as they access their university training online
• start dates for trainees in September, January, and April
• part-time training routes also available.

If your school, college or academy trust would like to partner with us or host trainee teachers, please get in touch with us.

School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)

Form a SCITT partnership with us and gain:

• validation of your PGCE course
• dedicated link tutor support
• access to university services and resources
• option to tailor the partnership to meet the needs of your provision.