ORMISTON TEACHER TRAINING

We go where the challenge is greatest - so you can teach where it matters most.

School-based teacher training in Norfolk, Staffordshire, Suffolk and the West Midlands - delivered with the National Institute of Teaching.

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Biology
Chemistry
Computing
Design & Technology
Geography
Languages – French
Languages – Spanish
Mathematics
Physics

[ THREE ROUTES TO QTS ]

However you arrive, you leave a qualified teacher.

Secondary ITT

Full-time and part-time training towards QTS and a PGCE - for graduates and career changers.
Apprenticeship (PGTA)

Earn a salary while you train - for those with classroom experience.
Assessment Only (AO)

Already teaching without QTS? Qualify through assessment alone.

Already qualified? ECTE induction and NPQs →

[ ROUTE FINDER ]

Not sure which route?

A few quick questions and we'll suggest a route to explore - no sign-up needed.

Trainees collaborating at a weekly training session

INFO EVENTS ALL YEAR

Meet us before you apply.

We hold information events throughout the year where you will find out about our programmes as well as having the opportunity to ask questions. The first steps into teacher training are a lot easier when you can talk them through.

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An OTT trainee teaching in the classroom

[ CASE STUDIES ]

I love witnessing that ‘light bulb moment’ when a student realises a task is achievable.

Mollie Nichols - OTT Trainee

Get ready to apply.

Guides and know-how to help you prepare – from your personal statement to arranging school experience.

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Train close to home.

Your weekly core training takes place at one of our campuses, each based within a partner academy - schools where excellence in teaching is happening every day. Open a region to see its schools.

How to fund your teaching journey.

Tax-free bursaries of up to £29,000 and scholarships of up to £31,000 are available in many subjects. You do not need to apply for a bursary - if you're eligible, you'll automatically receive it.
Questions? Ask the team.

Whether you're comparing routes, checking your eligibility or ready to apply, we're happy to help.

We go where the challenge is greatest - so you can teach where it matters most.

However you arrive, you leave a qualified teacher.

Secondary ITT

Apprenticeship (PGTA)

Assessment Only (AO)

Not sure which route?

Where are you right now?

Do you have at least 12 months of classroom experience?

Which area would you prefer to train in?

Which subject would you like to teach?

Do you have GCSE grade 4/C or above, or an agreed equivalent, in both English and maths?

Meet us before you apply.

Get ready to apply.

Train close to home.

How to fund your teaching journey.

Questions? Ask the team.

Applications for 2027 open 6 October.