Initial Teacher Training
How to Apply & Entry Requirements
We are currently recruiting both secondary and primary trainees. Whether you are a new graduate, about to graduate, or you are considering a career change, our school-direct initial teacher training courses will provide you with the foundation you need for your career in teaching.
To find out more about ALP courses, follow the link below and search by provider:
Advance Learning Partnership (2AL)
Find teacher training courses by location or by training provider
For further information on funding and training, please follow the link:
Get Into Teaching GOV.UK (education.gov.uk)
Applications are open from October. For further information on how to apply visit:
Apply for teacher training – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
The application process is via Apply. When you are ready to apply, you will need to:
- Create an account
- Confirm your email address via the link you will receive
- Complete your application
- We are listed as Advance Learning Partnership (2AL)
Why Train to Teach with ALP?
By choosing to train to teach with Advance Learning Partnership you will join our family of schools and you will be immersed in school life from the outset of your training. We work collaboratively with our training partners to ensure that you receive high-quality training which meets your needs.
At ALP, our mission is to secure excellent education through collaboration and we welcome applications from people committed to making a difference in our communities. We are a well-established Trust consisting of primary and secondary schools serving the communities of County Durham and Darlington. We offer secondary and primary training programmes.
You will benefit from excellent support and guidance from our team of specialists and our training partners. We recognise that every trainee is unique and therefore we will support you with a bespoke programme of training so that you can reach your full potential. At ALP, we are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of every child in our Trust and we are united in our mission to secure excellent education through collaboration. From individual bespoke support to a wide range of enhancement opportunities and tailored placements, we always go the extra mile for our trainees.
Why Our Trainees Chose ALP
The best people to tell you about the wonderful world of teaching and their view of our Initial Teacher Training programme, is our current and past trainees.
We are delighted that many of our trainees have secured teaching posts in our schools, and we enjoy supporting all our employees on their career pathways. We aim to nurture and retain local talent and provide opportunities for career progression across our family of schools; we have been delighted to see the impact of our strategy.
Please see below to hear from some of our trainees about their first-hand experience of the teacher training programme. You can also learn about the varied career pathways available if you train with ALP. Learn where teaching can take you!
“I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the ALP teacher training programme. In both of my placement schools I felt incredibly supported by my mentors and welcomed by the wider science teams. Another notable aspect of the ALP teacher training programme is the extensive in-house CPD offered. I would certainly recommend this programme and am delighted that I am now able to continue my career by working in the ALP family of schools.” – Niamh Blackett (completed teacher training in Science with ALP and subsequently secured an Early Career post at Staindrop Academy)
“The Bishop Barrington Training Team supports and reassures trainees throughout. As I grew up in the area, I want the children of Bishop Auckland (and beyond) to understand the different doors education can open for their futures. I hope my enthusiasm for teaching can allow them to appreciate learning as a lifelong skill.” – Emma Ord (currently completing ITT in English)