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How to create an inclusive classroom

How to create an inclusive classroom

Natalie, PSHCE and Geography Teacher, shares what diversity and inclusion means to her and how she creates an inclusive classroom.

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A new £3,000 bursary to help you train as a primary teacher

A new £3,000 bursary to help you train as a primary teacher

From September 2025, United Teaching is trialling a new £3,000 bursary to support aspiring Primary teachers on our fee-paying route.

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Time management tips for trainee teachers

Time management tips for trainee teachers

We’ve put together our top time management tips to help you stay organised and make the most of your time in your teacher training year.

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The power of mentorship: a mentee's experience

The power of mentorship: a mentee's experience

Robert, an English trainee at The Campion School, reflects on how his mentorship  from English teacher Emma has positively impacted his journey so far.

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The role of mentors in teacher training

The role of mentors in teacher training

Mentors are experienced teachers and leaders in schools who support trainee teachers in their training year and beyond. Here is everything a great mentor does to help trainee teachers thrive.

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Teacher training in a school vs university

Teacher training in a school vs university

These are the key differences between training in a school and the traditional university route.

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8 things good teachers have in common

8 things good teachers have in common

Good teachers have more than just the right qualifications, they also have a mixture of soft skills...

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Education acronyms: a beginner’s guide

Education acronyms: a beginner’s guide

Education is an acronym-filled world. From job roles and key institutions to more general teaching lingo...

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From lectures to lessons: teacher training straight from university

From lectures to lessons: teacher training straight from university

Isabel graduated from university during the summer, and in September decided to jump straight...

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Training to teach in an independent school: Alex’s perspective

Training to teach in an independent school: Alex’s perspective

Business teacher Alex trained  to teach at Embley in 2020. He has now completed his ECT years at...

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How to get work experience in teaching

How to get work experience in teaching

Spending time experiencing the reality of teaching is a must for helping you decide if it’s the right...

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Anna’s teacher training journey: from Italy to Salford

Anna’s teacher training journey: from Italy to Salford

Anna Russo is a Spanish teacher at Salford City Academy. Originally…

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