Train to Teach

Change lives your community.

Train locally and qualify as a teacher in one year with Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub's School-Centred Initial Teacher Training Programme (PGCE with QTS). 

Train to teach pictureBased in Northamptonshire, our teacher training programme is ideal for you if you want to learn on the job and make a difference in your community.

Make a difference in your community
Train in a school near you and make an impact where you live.

Get hands-on experience in the classroom
You’ll work as a member of teaching staff in a local school right from the start.

Receive high-quality training
You’ll benefit from Teach First’s teacher training, rated outstanding by Ofsted -and delivered by local teacher development experts.

Access support from expert mentor
You’ll shadow other teachers before leading your own lessons with guidance from experienced in school & subject/phase mentors.

Qualify in one year and start earning
You’ll graduate with qualified teacher status (QTS) and a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE), with a starting salary of at least £32k.

Supporting you to succeed in your ITT year
We will ensure that you are fully equipped to meet the challenge with a highly supportive team throughout your journey.

We are recruiting now for September 2026:

Applications are now open for September 2026 across the following:

  • Primary (5-11)
  • Secondary: English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Business Studies, History, Geography, French, Spanish, RE, PE, Music.

About us

Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub is a centre of excellence, supporting teacher development for every school in Northamptonshire.

We deliver the DfE’s Golden Thread of teacher development, providing initial teacher training, the early career framework and leadership qualifications, giving trusted support at each stage of a teacher's career.

We have partnered with a network of the best placement schools from across Northamptonshire to support our trainees to have the best possible start in teacher training.

Find out more

Join our forthcoming events to learn more:

Visit NTSH’s website hereSpeak to our friendly ITT Advisor, Kirsty:
01536 397013

Or apply for your teacher training course today:

• Visit www.gov.uk/find-postgraduate-teacher-training-courses

• type ‘Northamptonshire Teaching School Hub (1QM)’ as the training provider.

Local teacher training. Local lives changed.