Job description
Train to become a qualified teacher in just 11 months.
Best Practice Network’s Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme prepares graduates to become confident, skilled classroom teachers and achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through practical, school-based training.
With over 20 years of experience training teachers and school leaders, we work in partnership with schools nationwide to develop the next generation of education professionals.
From the start of the programme, you will be immersed in school life, building real classroom experience while receiving structured training and expert support.
What are the benefits of training to teach with BPN?
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in just 11 months (18 months part-time)
- Real classroom experience, training in school 4 days a week
- Ongoing support from a personal tutor, in-school mentor and wellbeing team
- Access to a nationwide network of aspiring teachers
- Dedicated wellbeing and behaviour training through Thrive
- Funded training (eligibility applies) through student loans, bursaries & scholarships
- A starting salary of at least £32k once qualified
Choose your specialism: Primary, SEND or one of eight secondary subjects — all with practical, school-centred training tailored to your chosen route.
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Training Costs & Future Salary
- Training fees - £9,790 (full-time route); £7,335 per year (part-time route)
- Programme fees can be covered via student loans, bursaries and scholarships (eligibility criteria apply)
- Once qualified: A minimum starting teacher salary of £32,000 (location dependent)
Full-Time Programme Structure
The programme is full-time (minimum of 30 hours a week) and runs over three terms. You will spend 4 days a week in the classroom and complete your practical training in 11 months.
During your training, you’ll gain hands-on experience in two school placements arranged by Best Practice Network.
- Induction: Before the course begins, you’ll take part in an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) induction day to help you prepare.
- Term 1: You’ll be based at your host school (School A) — your main placement, where you will spend around 30 weeks. You’ll train in school four days a week and attend online or in-person training one day a week.
- Term 2: You’ll complete a contrasting placement (School B) in a different school for six weeks. This will be arranged by our placement coordinators to give you a broader classroom experience.
- Term 3: You’ll return to your host school to consolidate your practice and prepare for the recommendation of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
What we are looking for
- A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject with a minimum 2:2 classification
- At least grade 4 (C) in GCSE English and mathematics (or equivalent)
- At least grade 4 (C) in a science subject, if applying for a primary specialism
If you don’t have a GCSE in English, Maths or Science, we can help. We offer equivalency testing to help you meet the requirements of the programme. Our team will talk you through this upon application.
Accepted degree subjects
Any
Additional job details
- Location
- UK wide · School placements in partner schools across England (matched locally where possible)
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Contract, dates and working times
Full-time
How to apply
Ready to apply? Here’s what to expect.
Once you apply, our admissions team will support you through the process step by step, checking your qualifications, helping with any missing GCSE requirements, and preparing you for interview. You can submit your application even if you’re still gathering documents.
Find out more and apply for the September 2026 cohort
Apply early to maximise funding opportunities and local school placement options.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 4 August 2026
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Closing date: Continuous recruitment