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Local schools, national excellence

United Teaching is an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ school-centred initial teacher training provider with a presence in over 100 schools across the country. Our training programme is ambitious, flexible, and designed to prepare future educators for the challenges and rewards of teaching. 

As a national provider, we ensure trainees are placed in a range of schools, including academies, maintained, and independent schools. Over the past decade, United Teaching has played a pivotal role in nurturing exceptional teachers, empowering them to lead, inspire, and drive meaningful change in the classroom, ultimately bringing out the best in everyone. 

Our one-year training programme begins with a ten-day summer institute – a hybrid induction delivered face-to-face at one of our regional training centres and via remote learning. It provides trainees with the fundamental skills they need for their training.

Salaried trainees start on an up to 70% timetable and have their tuition fees paid for as part of the course. All trainees gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) upon successful completion of the programme. We also offer the option for trainees to study towards a PGCE with our university partner.

Our lead school is Paddington Academy based in London. We are supported by a network of regional training centres spread across the country. 

"Trainees receive the highest standards of training and education."

Ofsted, 2023

Why recruit a trainee teacher from United Teaching?

Our track record speaks for itself: 

Over 95% of our trainees stayed within education upon completion of our programme.

Over 70% of trainees were offered a job in their placement school.

  • Rapidly expanding national network - 100+ partner schools across the country.
  • Ambitious and high-quality curriculum - Our training curriculum, rooted in the latest educational research, equips trainees with the skills and knowledge needed for teaching.
  • Mentor support - We prioritise mentor training, empowering mentors to fulfil their roles effectively. 
  • Training routes with placement certainty - We provide placement details upon selection, months in advance, securing a pipeline of talented trainee teachers.
  • Top-rated wellbeing support - Wellbeing is woven into our curriculum, as recognised by Ofsted praising our exceptional support for trainees and mentors. 
  • National excellence, local offer - Supported by regional training centres, a member of the United Teaching team remains readily accessible to both schools and their trainees. 

We provide partnership packages to schools, designed to meet your flexible recruitment needs. Complete the enquiry form below, and a member of our School Partnerships team will reach out to you shortly.

Don't just take our word for it...

United Teaching has become an important part of our recruitment strategy. Being able to recruit a graduate and employ them to teach alongside training has been an excellent option for our students, and our overall quality of teaching and learning. The process is straightforward and the support from United Teaching is excellent

Jennifer Moore, Headteacher, Sarum Academy, Magna Learning Partnership

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