Train to become a qualified teacher with Best Practice Network

Best Practice Network’s Initial Teacher Training (ITT) courses help you gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and start your teaching career with confidence. Whether you’re already working in a school or just starting your journey, you can choose between a Fee-Funded ITT route or a salaried Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship, both designed to get you classroom-ready from day one.

Support that sets you up for success

You won’t be doing it alone. Every student teacher benefits from a structured programme of support, including:

  • Weekly mentoring from experienced in-school mentors

  • Personal tutor visits and regular feedback

  • A dedicated placement coordinator and wellbeing champion

  • Expert-led behaviour management training to help you create calm, focused classrooms

Blending hands-on practice with evidence-informed teaching, our programmes don’t just lead to QTS; they prepare you for a successful, lasting career in education.


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 Fee-Funded Initial Teacher Training

Best Practice Network’s Fee-Funded Initial Teacher Training (ITT) is a school-centred teacher training programme that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), the qualification needed to teach in schools across England.

Designed for those who hold a bachelor's degree and want to become qualified teachers, our school-based programme combines academic study with extensive classroom experience.

From the very beginning of your training, you will be based in a local school 4 days a week, learning directly from experienced teachers and putting theory into practice in real classroom settings.

Why choose Fee-Funded Initial Teacher Training?

  • Turn your degree into QTS in just 11 months
  • Train in the classroom from day one
  • Join a national network of student teachers across England
  • Receive expert support from experienced school mentors, a personal tutor and wellbeing team. 
  • Once qualified, start on a minimum salary of £32k (dependent on location)

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 Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship

The Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship is a school-based teacher training route for anyone who holds a bachelor's degree and is employed in a school. It's designed for aspiring teachers who want to gain practical classroom experience while earning a salary and working towards becoming a qualified teacher.

This salaried pathway allows you to learn on the job, with all training costs covered through your school's Apprenticeship Levy, meaning there are no tuition fees for you to pay.

On successful completion of the programme, you will achieve:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • A Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship Qualification

Why choose the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship?

  • Learn in the classroom from day 1
  • Become a qualified teacher in just 10 months + Apprenticeship Assessment
  • Earn a yearly salary of at least £23k while you learn
  • Training costs covered by the Apprenticeship Levy
  • School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) (Learn more)

  • Once qualified, start on a minimum salary of £32k (dependent on location)

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