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Our Partnership with BTSA

Train to teach with BTSA/Tes Institute.

Teaching is an incredibly rewarding career – and it is important to have the best quality training to start you on your professional journey.

Why train with BTSA/Tes Institute?

  • BTSA/Tes Institute are dedicated to attracting, training, and developing recently qualified graduates through a robust and rigorous programme that enables every trainee to reach their full potential.

  • They are committed to delivering a seamless "golden thread" of professional development, underpinned by high-quality training grounded in evidence-based practice and educational research.

  • BTSA/Tes Institute shape their high-quality Initial Teacher Training (ITT) to fully support the delivery of the Early Career Framework, giving trainees a strong foundation for a successful teaching career.

  • Partner placement schools work closely with BTSA through the ITT route, sharing a collective commitment to providing the highest standard of school-centred teacher training.

  • The programme is designed to maximise time spent in the classroom, complemented by a face-to-face professional studies programme of the highest quality, ensuring trainees receive the knowledge and support needed to thrive.

How to apply

All teacher training applications are through the APPLY website: http://www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching

Entry Requirements

  • GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English and Maths

  • A degree at classification 2:2 or above.

School Experience Opportunities

If you are interested in a career in teaching, the Academy offers Internships, School Experience Days and School Experience Programmes in all subjects and phases.

Further information can be found at:

Get into Teaching: 

Inspire the next generation | Get Into Teaching (education.gov.uk)

Train to Teach: 

Train to Teach events - Presentations | Get Into Teaching (education.gov.uk)

Ways to Train: 

Train to be a teacher | Get Into Teaching (education.gov.uk)