Teacher Training
Next cohort starting September 2025
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Trainee teacher talks: how one teacher is making a difference in their community
Angel Tiamiyu returned to teach at the school where she was a pupil, powered by her drive to make a difference in her community. Nine months into her teacher training, she shares what she’s learnt so far and how she’s making an impact on her pupils.
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Trainee teacher talks: from veterinary science to teaching science
Teaching has always been part of Ellie Sutton’s life, even before she stepped foot in the classroom. Eight months into her initial teacher training with Cumbria Education Trust, she explains why she’s retraining to teach science and what she loves about it.
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What is in-school teacher training?
Training in school gives you the chance to train ‘on the job’. From when your training starts you’ll be in school, applying the theory and practising the skills you learn.
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Am I eligible to train to teach with Ambition?
If you’re considering training to teach with us, first you’ll need to check your eligibility. Here, we take you through three things to check to confirm that you're eligible.
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Three ways mentors support trainee teachers
Lyn Campbell's teaching career was shaped by her mentor. She explores how mentors support their trainees to build their confidence and become excellent teachers.
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“I absolutely believe that great teachers can transform lives”: why high-quality teacher training is important
Jon Sparke, whose school will be hosting Ambition Institute trainees, discusses why he believes Ambition's Teacher Training programme will set you up to change lives.
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How a mentor can help trainee teachers thrive
On Ambition’s Teacher Training Programme, you'll train in school and gain hands-on experience in the classroom. This means you will quickly start to achieve your goal of making a positive difference to young people. And your mentor will be there to support you every step of the way.
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From law books to lesson plans: one teacher's journey from law school to the classroom
Current teacher, Rob Larkin, discusses how he found a rewarding career in the classroom after studying law.
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How our teacher training will help you become an effective teacher
Sarah Bagshaw-McCormick details how Ambition Institute's teacher training has been designed to support new trainees to become effective teachers through evidence-based learning.
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Most Googled: initial teacher training (ITT)
Ambition Institute Associate Dean Dr. Neil Gilbride answers the internet's most pressing questions about initial teacher training, with insights on bursaries, student finance, and SCITTs. Learn more.
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Time travelling teacher trainees: advice from the experts
We’ve asked current and former teachers to revisit their initial teacher training. They discuss specialising in a subject, the benefits of practicing what you learn, and having access to evidenced learning materials. Learn more
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Understanding initial teacher training funding and salaries
In this explainer, we explore the bursaries and scholarships available when you start your training, tuition fees, and the different salaries available once you become a qualified teacher.
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Training to teach with Ambition: 3 reasons why
We look at how Ambition’s Teacher Training course will provide you with on-the-job teaching work experience, allow you explore your subject, help you develop the skills needed to be a teacher. Learn more.
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Routes to become a teacher: understanding the different qualification options
Whether you’re a recent graduate, looking for a new career, or already working in a school, find your route into teaching in our guide.
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What is Teacher Training?
This blog explores Ambition Insititute's Teacher Training programme, from what you will study, to PGCEs and funding. Read more here.
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Applying for teacher training? Everything you need to know
In this blog, learn everything you need to know about the teacher training application process, from eligibility and requirements, to submitting your application.
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How to become a teacher
What is a PGCE and why do I need one? Do I need a degree to teach? Do I need different qualifications to become a primary school teacher? In this blog, Neil Gilbride unpacks the different routes into teaching.
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Ambition announces more founding partners for Teacher Training
We are pleased to announce five new founding partners on our inaugural Teacher Training programme.
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Ambition welcomes five new Teacher Training partners
Ambition Institute is pleased to be working with five new founding partners on our inaugural Teacher Training programme.
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Raising standards and closing gaps through initial teacher training
Ian Bauckham CBE shares how his trust is working with Ambition Institute on initial teacher training to raise standards and close gaps.
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Ambition announces Teach Kent and Sussex as a founding partner for Initial Teacher Training programme
We are proud to announce that Teach Kent and Sussex has signed up to be a founding partner of our Teacher Training programme.
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Ambition to deliver Teacher Training from 2024
We are very pleased to have gained initial teacher training accreditation from the Department for Education, and look forward to working with our partners, ready to start delivery from September 2024.
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Ambition receives successful outcome from Ofsted visit
Ambition Institute has received a successful outcome from our first Ofsted Lead Provider Monitoring visit.
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Three ways delivering Teacher Training could benefit your setting
We explore how delivering teacher training with Ambition Institute can help your trust or schools network to actively tackle recruitment challenges, improve teacher retention and make an even bigger impact on pupils’ education.