We train all of our staff to very high standards.

All of our training is based on evidence of what works, not the latest fad in education. We use expert teachers to coach and mentor staff who are new to the profession and provide them with the support to thrive in their career.

Two Training Routes:

1. School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)

We have partnered with London District East Teaching School Hub and Ambition Institute on to deliver teacher training and the Early Career Framework. This training route enables you to be based in UTCN for  one or two terms during your training year, with seminars and workshops provided in-school and by Norfolk Teacher Training Centre (NTTC).  At the end of the year-long course, candidates achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).  

Many subject specialisms are funded via government bursaries and scholarships of up to £32000.  If you would like to find out more or apply for this training route, please do so via the DfE Apply website.

2.  The CST Graduate Training Programme

We also offer our own in-house training programme.  It covers subjects not currently eligible for government training bursaries and/or subjects not currently offered by London District East.

You will be based in one of our schools for the duration of your training, receiving high quality training, mentoring and coaching from expert teachers.  When you are ready, you will be supported through assessment for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) which usually takes approximately 2 years to achieve (depending on the individual).  We partner with the University of East London who act as the assessor and awarding body.  

Candidates are paid £31 000 to train.  The vast majority of our graduate trainees go on to secure permanent teaching roles within our trust at the end of the course. 

To apply, please complete an application form via this link: 

Graduate Trainee Programme - register here