Train to Teach

What we offer

You can train to be a primary or a secondary teacher with Scarborough Teaching Alliance.

We offer a DfE (Department for Education) accredited teacher training programme, leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Courses last one year and are full time.

Scarborough Teaching Alliance - Coast and Vale Teacher Training are based in Scarborough and we have a proven track record of training high quality teachers into the profession.

Employability success rate is 100%. You will be mentored and supported by outstanding practitioners in your placement schools. We pride ourselves in the fact that we invest in your future and our aim is help you grow and develop as professionals in our schools throughout your career.

We want trainees who show real interest and enthusiasm in young peoples learning, demonstrate resilience and have the ability to critically reflect on their own learning.

As well as QTS and a PGCE, successful students will also complete two master’s level modules during the year, gaining 60 master’s credits.

Our training places are in good and outstanding schools in Scarborough, Bridlington, Whitby, Filey and surrounding areas. All our partner schools are committed to supporting trainees to be the very best teachers they can be.

Watch videos about our trainees experiences and training to teach on the Yorkshire Coast

Alison Wiles - Primary Teacher and SENco)
Claire Head - Initial Teacher Training Director
Alex Norman - Trainee in Secondary Mathematics 2019 - 2020

Applications are currently open for our training programmes which commence in autumn 2025. The following programmes are available:

Primary PGCE – Lower Primary (3-7 years)

We offer placements in nursery, reception and Key Stage 1.

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Primary PGCE – Upper Primary (5-11 years)

We offer placements in Key Stage 1 & 2 classes in a range of schools, reflecting the diversity of the communities served by our alliance schools.

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Primary PGCE – Upper Primary (7-11 years)

We offer placements in Key Stage 2 & 3 classes in a range of schools, reflecting the diversity of the communities served by our alliance schools.

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Secondary PGCE

We offer places on our School Direct programme with PGCE. We offer a range of subjects, usually including English, Maths, Science, Geography, History and Modern Foreign Languages. For the current range of subjects available - click here.

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What we offer

Watch videos about our trainees experiences and training to teach on the Yorkshire Coast

Applications are currently open for our training programmes which commence in autumn 2025. The following programmes are available:

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