Become a Placement School
Working with us
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) is committed to the development of the school workforce with new approaches to reach out to potential new teachers.
We continually examine what works best in teacher training and use insights to shape our programmes. We work with you to identify staffing needs and recruitment priorities and to create collaborative and innovative ways to attract and support trainee teachers, increasing your capacity for growth and greater impact.
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We are looking for placement schools where trainee and apprentice teachers can learn their craft. Invest in the future and build capacity in the present. Being a placement school allows you to nurture new and emerging talent into the teaching workforce, while strengthening the experience of existing mentors. Your school provides the mentor, and the NIoT provides the logistical support and a tutor.
To find out more about the different routes into teaching we provide, our approach to training and the benefits of becoming a placement partner with us, have a read through our latest brochure.
Hear from a Head of School from one of our current placement partners to understand why they've found it beneficial to take on trainees.
"It's been a really positive experience for our school. We've had a really useful system to develop our mentor programme so that our teachers and middle leaders have an opportunity to share their best practice and also get better through the act of developing another class teacher."
Ben Sheppard, Head of School, Harris Primary Academy Garrard
Why should you engage with us
National and local
We're a national organisation so whether your Trust is focused in a specific region or has a national presence we can work with you across your geographical footprint.
Research-informed
We are research informed, constantly improving our programmes and systems to benefit from what research tells us about effective teacher development.
Our track record
Our approach is born from highly successful Trusts who have a successful track record in developing trainees in all contexts and types of provision.
“The success of a Trust is underpinned by appointing and developing highly skilled ECTs. Our partnership with NIoT has ensured that we are able to work with trainees that get high-quality input and possess the drive and motivation to succeed. Our close working with NIoT colleagues means that we can support trainees to thrive and, subsequently provide a clear pathway for their career.”
Jaimie Holbrook, The Enquire Learning Trust
To discuss becoming a placement school with a member of our team, get in touch by emailing [email protected] or by calling 0330 133 6300.
Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship (PGTA)
The National Institute of Teaching’s Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship is a 14-month training programme that allows recruits to gain QTS and a teaching apprenticeship qualification, whilst remaining in paid employment in school.
Apprentices can specialise in primary or a specific subject at secondary level. Our blended learning approach combines in-school experience, centre-based and off the job training.
Why PGTA?
- Apprentices can start on a higher teaching timetable than other ITT trainees
- The training fee for your apprentice’s course can be released from the apprenticeship levy
- You can develop the talent within your school, supporting your recruitment needs and improving staff retention
- Apprentices are not supernumerary, meaning they can teach their own classes from day one.
Salaried Initial Teacher Training
Fill vacancies while training future teachers
Our salaried initial teacher training route enables you to bring in trainee teachers as employees, supporting your immediate staffing needs while they work towards qualified teacher status.
While routes like the PGTA focus on developing existing staff, the salaried route is designed for schools looking to recruit new teachers into the classroom, particularly where vacancies are harder to fill.
A practical way to strengthen your workforce now, while building capacity for the future.