Train to Teach with the Arbib Education Trust – 21st Century Training for 21st Century Education

Discover a rewarding route into teaching with the Arbib Education Trust, a forward-thinking multi-academy trust based in Langley, Slough. We offer high-quality, in-school primary and secondary teacher training.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who hold a degree and meet entry requirements—whether you’re a recent graduate, support staff member or exploring a new career.

The Arbib Education Trust

Rooted in our values of One Community. Many Ideas. Everyone’s Future, we foster collaboration, belonging and high aspirations for staff and pupils alike. With state-of-the-art facilities and innovative Museum Learning approaches, we bring learning to life.

We want our teachers and staff to feel proud, fulfilled and enriched by their experience at our Trust. That they play a part in making a meaningful difference to every child. We want every student to leave our Trust with confidence, aspiration and inspiration—knowing there is no ceiling to what they can achieve.

Equipping our trainees for 21st-century teaching

Our 11-month teacher training programme is delivered in partnership with Ambition Institute. At the end of the course, you will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

The programme allows you to grow in a familiar supportive environment through:

• flexible learning - online and face-to-face sessions
• extensive hands-on classroom experience
• in-school support from dedicated wellbeing and work mentors

What you will do and learn

Our programme is backed by the latest evidence-based teaching research. You will learn the theory behind what makes an effective teacher and apply it directly in the classroom. Throughout your journey you will have the support by your mentors and peers.

Each module begins with key ideas and research that underpin great teaching.

You will have the opportunity to work step by step to put your learning into practice through:

• observing high-quality teaching,
• practising in the classroom,
• reflecting on your experience
• refining your approach with expert guidance.

Your day-to-day experience will include:

• Classroom teaching practice in your placement school and experience  Specialist provisions
• Self-guided study and structured learning tasks
• Face-to-face and online training sessions with other trainees
• Peer collaboration and reflection
• Regular one-to-one support and feedback from your in-school mentor
• Intensive Training and Practice (ITAP) focus weeks

Primary and secondary pathways

Secondary training follows the same structure as primary, with at least 50% of weekly modules focused on your chosen subject. This allows you to deepen subject expertise alongside your core teacher training.

Training Locations:

Training is primarily based in one of our schools with additional placements to broaden experience.

The Langley Academy Secondary

The Langley Heritage Primary

The Langley Academy Primary

And our partner school Ditton Park Academy

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for our Teacher Training programme are £9,790.

Financial support is available through government bursaries, scholarships and maintenance loans.

The attached links are useful guides on the current funding opportunities available:

Tuition Fee and Maintenance Loans

Bursary and Scholarships

We look forward to meeting you.

Transform your future and the futures of young people, with the Arbib Education Trust.

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