Graduate Teacher Training Programme (QTS)

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.

Click here to view our programme brochures 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).

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