Become a great teacher. Make a difference.

We believe in bringing out the best in everyone. With United Teaching, you will be supported every step of the way to become the best teacher you can be.  

Our Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ teacher training programme is recognised for its research-led training, high-quality mentoring, and dedicated wellbeing support.  

Join the thousands who have turned their passion into a teaching career. Take your first step today. 

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Your teacher training journey starts here

We are a school-based teacher training programme. This means you’ll be a valued member of school staff, gaining real classroom experience, from day one.  

Our one-year programme offers salaried and fee-paying teacher training for aspiring primary and secondary teachers. You’ll complete the year with qualified teacher status (QTS) and an optional PGCE from our university partner. 

With more than 100 schools across England, you can train to teach in a location that suits you. 

Course fees 

QTS and PGCE: £9,250 

QTS only: £7,250 

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Ofsted Outstanding Provider

Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ teacher training provider

We are delighted to have been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted!

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Trainees receive the highest standards of training and education

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an ambitious, rigorous and extremely successful training programme

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Well-being is right at the top of leaders’ priorities

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a strong focus on subject expertise and subject pedagogy

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Many trainees said that their mentors ‘are amazing'

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