Ormiston Teacher Training (OTT) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2025–26 cohort. We’re excited to welcome passionate, community-minded individuals ready to take their first step into teaching. A message from Kaye Patrick, Director of Initial… Read More »Applications now open for Ormiston Teacher Training – Join us in shaping the next generation of teachers
At the end of the summer, Ormiston Teacher Training (OTT) proudly welcomed a new cohort of 108 trainee teachers across its four campuses – Norfolk, Suffolk, Staffordshire and the West Midlands – as part of the annual Flying Start Week.… Read More »Ormiston Teacher Training kicks off with Flying Start Week and graduation
Over the last half term, I have been placed in my Contrasting Placement School which has been an amazing opportunity for me to observe practice in another Maths department and experience a different curriculum model. The school I was placed at… Read More »Using inquiry maths to encourage students to build confidence in their mathematical thinking
Aspiring teacher Kieran Edwards is returning to his roots with three training placements at Ormiston Academies Trust schools, after attending Ormiston Venture Academy himself. Kieran discovered his passion for teaching as one of the few careers where you can make… Read More »Back to school: former Ormiston Venture Academy student returns to Ormiston school for teacher training
Alfie Benson, a trainee teacher at Ormiston Academies Trust’s Suffolk campus, has undertaken a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Malaysia and Australia as part of a worldwide Jamboree experience. Alfie took part in the event alongside 10,000 other scouts and leaders, who… Read More »Young Suffolk trainee teacher heads to Australia for Scout expedition
Being involved in Initial Teacher Training (ITT) at any level is an amazing experience and a privilege. But to be a Tutor or even an Assistant Head in charge of the next generation of teachers is, quite simply, the best… Read More »A day in the life of Andy Clifton – Tutor and Assistant Head, Ormiston Teacher Training Staffordshire
Hi, I’m Morgan, and I’m thrilled to be on my journey to becoming a physics teacher through Ormiston Teacher Training, currently on placement at Ormiston Horizon Academy. Education has always played a significant role in my life. Growing up in… Read More »Morgan’s Teacher Trainee Blog – The Start of My Teaching Journey
My name is Damian, and I am currently training to become a design and technology teacher through Ormiston Teacher Training (OTT) and The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT). My interest in design and technology began during my own school years,… Read More »Damian’s Teacher Trainee Blog – The Start of My Teaching Journey
We are thrilled to announce the successful launch of our ‘Flying Start Week’ across all Teacher Training campuses. Over 80 new trainee teachers have embarked on their exciting journey with Ormiston Teacher Training (OTT), marking the beginning of an incredible… Read More »Flying Start Week
