About this Role 

Trainee Teachers - Initial Teacher Training Programme - Primary 

Would you like to start a career in education and inspire future generations? 

Shape the Future—Become a Teacher! 

If you’re passionate about making a difference in young lives, this is your chance to step into a rewarding career in education. 

Forest Learning Alliance is looking for dedicated individuals ready to share their knowledge and develop their skills as future teachers. Whether you’re a recent graduate, exploring a career change, or completing a master’s degree, our programme offers the training and support you need to thrive in the classroom. Take the first step toward becoming a fully qualified teacher and shaping the next generation. 

Why Join Us? 

We believe that the best place for trainee teachers to learn how to become excellent classroom practitioners is in schools; we offer Initial Teacher Training (ITT) through a variety of routes where trainees spend the majority of their time in a school environment, whilst receiving high quality support and training. Learning in this way means that trainees feel part of the school community in which they train. It allows schools to grow their own and offer successful candidates a long-term career pathway that goes well beyond Initial Teacher Training. 

During your training 

You’ll get access to well-structured training rooted in up-to-date research and evidence bases and personal guidance from experienced mentors who are with you every step of the way. Our focus on both your professional growth and wellbeing helps you feel confident and ready for life in the classroom. 

✅ Cutting-edge, research-backed training 

✅ Learn from experienced education experts 

✅ Supportive mentorship every step of the way 

✅ Real classroom experience 

✅ Access to top-tier facilities and resources 

✅ Teach in vibrant and diverse, community-driven schools 

✅ Earn your PGCE with QTS in just 12 months 

✅ Accredited by the University of Reading 

✅ Strong job prospects after qualification 

In-School Training- You’ll spend 80% of your time in the classroom, developing practical skills with the guidance of your school-based mentor. This will include lesson observations, subject knowledge development, team teaching, solo teaching and providing learning support across at least two key stages. You will also gain experience in at least two schools within the partnership to broaden your understanding of different settings. 

Professional Development- Weekly mentoring meetings will support your progress, providing feedback, setting targets and reflecting on practice. You will take part in professional studies, training sessions, and wider school activities to develop a rounded understanding of school life. 

Additional Opportunities- You’ll engage in formative and summative assessments, attend staff meetings and contribute to extra-curricular activities. These experiences will equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to progress as an effective and reflective classroom practitioner. 

The Programme  

Training is provided in collaboration with the University of Reading and supported by expert practitioners. All aspects of the programme have been carefully designed to give ITT trainees appropriate experiences, to challenge their ideas and prepare them for employment as classroom practitioners. 

Our passion for transforming lives through education is at the heart of all our teacher training programmes. Our ITT programme is designed to ensure that ITT students meet the standards to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and provide ITT students with insights into teaching beyond the Teachers’ Standards. Across the partnership, the aim is to produce effective practitioners who will make a positive contribution to the teaching profession. By the end of the programme, ITT students should be able to demonstrate appropriate professional attributes, have a strong subject and pedagogical knowledge, and be able to plan and teach effectively to ensure that all pupils make progress.  

Find out more about studying on one of our postgraduate primary programmes, including our PGCE courses, here with a short video from Programme Director, Scarlett Murphy, about the different courses available PG ITE Primary programme | University of Reading 

Required Qualifications 

To be eligible to apply, you will need: 

• An undergraduate bachelor's degree, 2:2 or above, or equivalent, 

• GSCE grade 4/C or above in English and maths, or equivalent, you will also need a GSCE grade 4/C or above in science, or equivalent. 

Salary/Funding 

You will have access to:  

- Bursaries and sponsorship (subject-dependent) 

Teacher training bursaries | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK 

Forest Learning Alliance is committed to equal opportunities and will not discriminate on the grounds of colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex or marital status or on the grounds of disability. We encourage all potential applicants to discuss their needs in order that we can consider them individually and explore any adjustments that can reasonably be made to offer the best learning experience. Every effort will be made to support an individual’s needs with the successful management of their condition. 

Safeguarding Statement 

Forest Learning Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff, and everyone involved in the trust share this commitment and are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. 

All trainees will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: health, identity, relevant work qualifications, right to work in the UK, professional registration (for qualified teaching staff), Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and a Childcare Disqualification and Disqualification by Association Declaration (where applicable). Please note that your place on the course will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. 

The DBS check will reveal all convictions, reprimands and cautions even if considered spent within the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.  

Apply and Start Your Teaching Journey Today! 

Make a lasting impact—apply now to join a passionate community committed to shaping future generations. Whether you're taking your first step or making a career change, it’s never too late to make a difference! 

To apply click here  

To find out more: ITT - How to Apply - Forest Learning Alliance