Train to Teach in Cambridge

Outstanding Teacher Training in Cambridge

Located in the heart of Cambridgeshire countryside in the East of England, Cambridge is renowned for its world-famous university and rich academic history. United Teaching offers a compelling school-based teacher training programme tailored for aspiring educators.

United Teaching is a national teacher training provider with a presence in over 100 schools across the country. Our Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' school-centred initial teacher training is committed to shaping the next generation of teachers in Cambridge. We offer a comprehensive training programme designed to meet the needs of our vast network of schools in the Cambridge region.

Our teacher training programme is ambitious, flexible, and tailored to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to teach in Cambridge’s vibrant academic community.

As a national provider with a strong local presence in the Cambridgeshire region, you will be placed in a range of primary and secondary schools. At the end of the training year, on successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded Qualified Teaching Status (QTS), an optional PGCE, and the skills to ace your early career teaching (ECT) years.

Why choose United Teaching?

Teach from day one – Immerse yourself in real classroom experiences responsible for lesson planning and delivery. A hands-on approach, distinct from a university-led PGCE, allows you to spend more time in the classroom to be strongly equipped to thrive as an early career teacher once you have completed your training. You will gain a QTS and an optional PGCE at the end of the programme. 

Placement certainty: Upon selection, you’ll receive your placement information well in advance, eliminating months of uncertainty. With our vast network of Cambridge schools, you can train to teach in a local school near you.

Salaried options: Explore a range of funding options, including salaried positions, self-funded positions, scholarships, and bursaries. On our salaried route, you can earn while you learn.

Job ready: The success of our trainees speaks volumes. Over 80% of our trainees are offered a job in their main placement school at the end of the training programme.

Outstanding support and wellbeing: We prioritise your wellbeing throughout your teacher training journey. Every United Teaching teacher trainee is supported by a host of school-based and visiting professional mentors helping you with lesson planning, behaviour management, and career guidance.