Want to train as a primary school teacher? This Lancashire-based programme will train you effectively and help you to find a job within 12 months!

Apply now to train for primary school teaching in Lancashire; you just need a degree and passion for the role.

There are vacancies right now to start training and this provider would be very interested to hear from you if you are thinking of becoming a teacher, or know someone who is.

They are looking for people who have, or will have, a degree, a passion for teaching and want to make a difference to the lives of the children of Chorley and surrounding areas.

‘Outstanding’ training?

Looking for a career change or ready for that next step into primary teaching? This could be the course for you.

Yarrow Schools Alliance Teacher Training Programme is based in Chorley, Lancashire. It offers local placement schools for anyone on its training programme. It was recently visited by Ofsted who judged its initial teacher training programme to be outstanding.

What the teaching course isOver the course of an academic year (September 2023 - July 2024), participants would learn how to teach. They would spend most of each week in a classroom learning how to deliver great quality lessons from dedicated mentors in either good or outstanding primary schools. They would also spend days learning the theory behind the practice. And they would also receive subject knowledge training by leading consultants from the Lancashire Professional Development Service.

Who is this course for?The course is aimed at people who hold a degree, straight out of university all the way to graduates wishing to change career. Yarrow Schools Alliance Teacher Training Programme has had a myriad of trainees with diverse backgrounds and previous occupations including policemen, solicitors and teaching assistants.

What will you qualify to do?The course helps those who wish to join the teaching profession gain QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and get a job in a primary classroom.

Lots of first-hand classroom experience guaranteed

What the course entails and durationThe course consists of theory and practical based training. Most of each week is spent in the classroom learning how to teach from seeing it modelled and exemplified. Some of each week is spent learning the teaching theory (Pedagogy) which underpins this practice.

Funding and costsThe course costs £9,250 but student finance is available from Student Finance England, to help cover the costs of the course and also maintenance loans to support you during your training year.

Find out moreIf you are interested in finding out more about the programme, what it entails or how to apply, get in touch with Initial Teacher Training Program Lead Robert Horne on [email protected] or ring 01257 262323

To read more visit their website here.