Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Courses

Train to teach in a local school with one of the country’s leading teacher training providers. Depending on your circumstances, you can choose between a fee-funded Teacher Training route or a salaried Teacher Apprenticeship.

Learn in the classroom from Day 1
Turn your degree into Qualified Teacher Status
School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) (Learn more)
Once qualified, start on a salary of £31k-£38k
Pay no fees and earn a salary while you learn (apprenticeship only)

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Why train to teach with Best Practice Network?

Best Practice Network offers two high-quality routes into teaching – both designed to get you classroom-ready from the start. You'll be based in a school from day one, gaining real experience while building the skills and confidence you need to thrive.

You won’t be doing it alone. You’ll be supported every step of the way with weekly mentoring from experienced in-school mentors, personal tutors and a wellbeing champion. Every trainee benefits from a structured programme of support, including weekly mentoring from experienced teachers, personalised feedback, and a dedicated placement coordinator to support you every step of the way. You’ll also get expert training in behaviour management to help you create a calm, focused classroom where great learning can happen.

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

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Which teacher training route is right for me?

We offer two routes to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS):

The Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship – For those already employed in a school
Fee-Funded Initial Teacher Training (ITT) – perfect for those not currently employed by a school

Whichever route you choose, you’ll receive expert support, school-based training and a nationally recognised qualification.

Not sure which route is right for you? There is more guidance below:

Teacher Training Comparison Table

Use the table below to compare the key features of our Fee-Funded Initial Teacher Training and Teacher Apprenticeship programmes at a glance.

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	Fee-Funded ITT	Teacher Apprenticeship
🎓 Awards	Qualified Teacher Status	Qualified Teacher Status + Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship (opportunity to achieve a distinction!)
💰 Funding	Student loan or self-funded	£0 – funded by Apprenticeship Levy
💼 Salary	Unsalaried Bursaries of up to £29k available to eligible candidates	Salaried (unqualified teacher scale)
🧭 Placements	Organised by BPN + 6 week contrasting placement	Employed by a school + 6 week contrasting placement
📅 Start date	January or September 2026	September 2026
🗓️ Duration	11 months Full-time 18 months Part-time	10 months + Assessment
🎯 Ideal for	Graduates not employed in a school	Graduates already working in a school
📚 Study style	4 days in school, 1 day training - Full-time 2 days in school, 1 day training - Part-time	4 days in school, 1 day training
📍 Eligibility	Degree + GCSEs (English, maths) UK residency or valid visa	Employment in a school Degree + GCSEs (English, maths) 3+ years UK residency or valid visa
Ready to take the next step? 👉	Explore Fee-Funded ITT	Explore Teacher Apprenticeship

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Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Courses

Why train to teach with Best Practice Network?

Which teacher training route is right for me?

Teacher Training Comparison Table