Train to teach in Swindon & Wiltshire

Strong, ambitious schools across Swindon & Wiltshire sit within a region rich in historic towns, rural villages, and thriving communities.

Outstanding teacher training

This combination creates an excellent environment in which to train as a teacher, offering high-quality school placements alongside an outstanding quality of life.

Trainees benefit from supportive, close-knit schools that are committed to developing new teachers, as well as strong transport links and access to both urban and countryside settings. 

 

Why choose United Teaching?

United Teaching has built strong and lasting relationships with primary and secondary schools across Swindon and Wiltshire. These trusted partnerships allow us to offer high-quality placements in schools that provide excellent mentoring and a supportive training experience.

As a trainee, you will benefit from:

  • Well-established partnerships with local schools
  • Experienced mentors who understand teacher development
  • High-quality training rooted in classroom practice
  • Opportunities to train in schools with a strong track record of recruiting trainees

Many of our former trainees now work in schools across Swindon and Wiltshire, and we are proud to support new teachers at the very start of their careers.

Where can you train to teach?

Swindon Academy

An excellent all-through school with a strong dedication to supporting all learners.

Nova Hreod Academy

An 11 to 18 academy providing a purposeful, values-driven education, where excellence, hard work, and kindness underpin a calm and ambitious learning culture.

Wyvern St Edmund’s School (Magna Learning Partnership)

A rural 11 to 16 secondary school offering a vibrant and wide-ranging curriculum.

Sarum Academy (Magna Learning Partnership)

A rural secondary school for students aged 11 to 16, focused on aspiration, achievement, and inclusive practice.

St John’s Marlborough (Excalibur Academies Trust)

An 11 to 18 school delivering a high quality and inspiring education that supports both academic success and personal growth.

Great Western Academy

An 11 to 18 academy offering an inspiring school experience underpinned by strong values, ambition, and a commitment to excellence for every learner.

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

An 11 to 18 academy providing a rich and aspirational education with high academic expectations in a supportive and inclusive environment.