We are a national education charity and England's largest professional development provider. In 2023/24 1 in 9 teachers and school leaders in state-funded schools developed professionally with us.
Our mission is to help young people reach their full potential, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Join us and give every child the best possible start in life.
Our teacher training programme is a 12-month in school postgraduate programme. You'll complete most of your training in your main placement school and will also gain further skills and experience in a contrasting school, giving you immediate opportunities to practise the theory you've learnt in a classroom.
On successful completion of the programme, you will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and 60 credits towards a master's degree.
You can find more information about our teacher training programme and the locations you can train in by clicking View jobs.
On our teacher training programme, you will receive one-on-one support every week from your dedicated mentor, who will be an experienced teacher that works in your school. Your mentor will offer coaching and guidance enabling you to put your learning into practice in a structured, step-by-step way, before taking it live in the classroom. Your mentoring sessions will also include protected time to discuss your wellbeing.
We're committed to championing diversity and inclusion across the education sector. Striving to make sure we attract, retain and develop the widest talent pool, by offering fair recruitment procedures, an inclusive admission process and a supportive environment.
Once you complete your teacher training, you'll be known as an early career teacher (ECT) for the next two years of teaching. During these two years, you can receive a package of training and support through our ECT programme, which has been awarded Outstanding by Ofsted.
In this video, our Associate Dean Dr. Neil Gilbride answers the internet's most pressing questions about teacher training. Neil has spent around 19 years working in education in primary schools, secondary schools and special schools. He's also worked at universities as a lecturer and teacher trainer.
Ambition Institute's Teacher Training programme sets you on the path to becoming an excellent teacher. One who will inspire the next generation to succeed.
Five reasons to join our programme
Salary
Once you're a fully qualified teacher, your minimum starting salary will be £31,650 in England (or more in London).
Some of our school partners will also be offering ways to complete our teacher training programme whilst also receiving a salary. You can see which partners are offering this by viewing their description on our partner map tool which you can access by clicking the ‘Apply' button.
Funding
If you are enrolled on an unsalaried place, you may be able to apply for funding of up to £31,000 to cover the costs of your tuition fees, which you would not need to pay back. You can find out more by clicking on the ‘Cost' section here.
Location
Through our national network of partners, you can train in a school location that suits you.
Option of part-time training
This is a 12-month, full-time, postgraduate programme. You may also be able to do part-time training, spread across two academic years.
Please note some of our partners will want you to have a degree and/or A Level related to the subject you wish to teach.
International candidates
We also accept international qualifications that are equivalent to our eligibility criteria above. You will need to provide an ENIC statement of comparability to progress with your application, this costs £49.50 + VAT. It takes 15 working days to complete your order from the date ENIC receives your qualification documents and payment. For more information, and to apply for your ENIC statement, please visit UK ENIC.
Please also note you must have permission to work in the UK full-time by the start and for the duration of the training programme. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor your visa.
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Location: East Midlands West Midlands
Salary: Competitive salary
Contract, dates and working times: Full-time · Part-time
Application process
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 1 July 2025
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Closing date: 1 July 2025
Job posted: Sep 23, 2024
Expiration date: Sep 23, 2025