Become a great teacher. Make a difference.

At United Teaching, we bring out the best in every trainee. Our Ofsted ‘Exceptional’ programme combines research-led training, expert mentoring, and dedicated wellbeing support to help you become the teacher you aspire to be.

As a school-based teacher training programme (SCITT), you will gain real classroom experience from day one. Many trainees choose this route because it offers a highly practical and immersive way to train, learning directly in schools, receiving daily support from experienced teachers, and building confidence through hands-on teaching from the start. Our one-year route offers both salaried and fee-paying options for aspiring primary and secondary teachers, leading to QTS with the option to add a PGCE.
 
With more than 110 schools across England, you can train in a location that works for you.

Our programmes

Teacher Training Programme

Teacher Training Programme

Gain QTS and an optional PGCE through our Ofsted Exceptional, school-based training programme. Learn in the classroom from day one with expert mentoring and support.

Summer Internships

Summer Internships

A paid three-week internship for undergraduates and master's students. Gain classroom experience, develop transferable skills and explore whether teaching is the right career for you.

Future Teachers

Future Teachers

A one-year salaried foundation programme for graduates. Build confidence in the classroom, gain hands-on school experience and prepare for teacher training.

Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship

Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship

Train to teach while earning a salary. Achieve QTS through a school based apprenticeship that combines practical classroom experience with expert training.

Ofsted rated ‘Exceptional’ teacher training provider

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At a standard far beyond what might be expected

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Trainees achieve remarkably well

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The highly sophisticated curriculum is expertly structured

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The quality of mentoring is exemplary

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Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally

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Proud to be ‘Exceptional’ in all areas

Proud to be ‘Exceptional’ in all areas

We are delighted that United Teaching National SCITT has been judged ‘Exceptional’ by Ofsted across every inspection judgement area in both its primary and secondary provision.

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£3,000 Primary Training Bursary

£3,000 Primary Training Bursary

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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What to expect in a teacher training interview

What to expect in a teacher training interview

Interviews are a chance  for providers to get to know you, your motivations and experiences, and your potential to develop as a trainee teacher. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.

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PGCE vs QTS: what's the difference?

PGCE vs QTS: what's the difference?

If you're considering teacher training, two qualifications you'll hear about most often are QTS and PGCE. Here's what they mean and how they differ.

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We are delighted that United Teaching National SCITT has been judged ‘Exceptional’ by Ofsted across every inspection judgement area in both its primary and secondary provision.

We are incredibly proud of this outcome and of what it says about the experience trainees receive across the programme, the teachers they go on to become, and the impact they have in classrooms and communities across the country.

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