Train to Teach in London

Outstanding teacher training in London

United Teaching is an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' school-centred initial teacher training provider with a national presence. We are dedicated to developing the next generation of ‘outstanding’ teachers in London.

Our teacher training programme is ambitious, flexible, and designed to prepare future educators for the challenges and rewards of teaching.

As a national provider with a strong local presence in London, trainees are 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) and an optional PGCE.

 

United Teaching Teacher Trainee in London
United Teaching Teacher Trainee in London

Why choose United Teaching in London

Teach from day one: Get into teaching by immersing yourself in real classroom experiences. As a trainee teacher, you will be responsible for lesson planning and delivery. A hands-on approach, distinct from a standard 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.

Placement certainty: Placement details are provided upon selection, usually months in advance, eliminating uncertainty. With our vast network of London schools, you can train to teach in a local school near you.

Salaried options: United Teaching provides various funding options, including salaried positions, self-funded positions, scholarships, and bursaries. Trainees who start on the Post Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship or salaried route have their tuition fees covered.

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: At United Teaching, wellbeing is woven into the curriculum. Weekly training sessions foster robust support networks. Every United Teaching teacher trainee is supported by a subject and a professional mentor who will guide you through lesson planning, lesson observations, behaviour strategies, and career guidance.

Teacher trainees in London
Teacher trainees in London

Where can you train to teach in London

As a national training provider, you can train across our United Learning schools in London. 

Our secondary schools in London:

  • Paddington Academy (Lead school)
  • Bacon's College
  • Ernest Bevin Academy
  • Goresbrook School
  • Holland Park School
  • Sedgehill Academy
  • The Elms Academy
  • The Hurlingham Academy
  • The John Roan School
  • The Totteridge Academy
  • Walthamstow Academy

Our primary schools in London:

  • Langford Primary (Lead primary school)
  • Fulham Primary School
  • Longshaw Primary Academy
  • Queen's Manor Primary School
  • Salisbury Manor Primary School
  • Sulivan Primary School
  • Whittingham Primary Academy
  • Wilberforce Primary

Read our detailed guide on how to apply for the programme. 

Additionally, we work with partner schools across London to place you in a school near you.