Train to teach - City of London Academies Trust
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Train to teach - City of London Academies Trust
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Train to teach
Train to teach in the education capital with City of London Academies
Become a fully qualified teacher in just one year through our School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) delivered in partnership with national education charity,
Teach First
.
Apply today to secure your place for a September start.
How to apply
Why train to teach with City of London Academies?
Learn from our experienced teachers with expert training and mentorship
Develop your essential skills with classroom experience from day one
Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as well as a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Access our flexible training options – we are one of the only providers to offer a flexible course to fit your needs
Prepare for a teaching career with a starting salary of at least £30,000 after 12 months
Programme overview
Length: one year (Sep – Jul)
Location: one of our central London academies
Fees: £9,535 (UK), £12,600 (International)
Financial support
Scholarships and bursaries: up to £31,000 for eligible subjects
Student and maintenance loans: subject to eligibility
Hear from our 2025 graduates
Are you a career starter or a career changer?
Whether you’re applying straight from university or you’re considering a career change, our one-year Initial Teacher Training programme offers a flexible route into one of the most rewarding professions. Don’t just take our word for it, hear from some of our previous trainees…
Watch on YouTube
“I grew up in a disadvantaged area and I always saw the impact education had on the people around me.”
Meet “career starter”, Amarah, once a local Hackney student, now on her teacher training journey straight from university.
Watch on YouTube
“A highlight for me… receiving a ‘shout out’ from the students saying they’re really happy that I’m teaching them.”
Natacia, a “career changer”, took inspiration from her time in youth work and primary schools to make the leap and train to teach.
Have you requested a School Experience visit?
If you’d like to visit a City of London Academy local to you, then you can request a School Experience visit through the same
GOV.UK portal
you will use to apply for teacher training. Our School Experience visits provide a great opportunity to meet our staff and students, gain first-hand experience of the culture and ethos of our academies, and find out more about our teacher training routes.
View upcoming visit dates
How to apply
Step 1: check your eligibility
An undergraduate degree
(or equivalent)
Subject knowledge
demonstrated through degree, A-levels, or relevant experience
GCSEs
in English and maths (Grade 4/C or above)
For
primary teaching
: Grade 4/C or above in a science GCSE
Pending GCSEs
or
Functional Skills qualifications
are not accepted.
International qualifications
will need to be verified by UK ENIC and meet the same standards as UK qualifications.
Step 2: register your interest
We recommend you start by registering your interest by completing the form below and we’ll send you details of subjects/phases we are currently recruiting for, as well as more information and guidance on submitting your application. Our central team are here to support you with your application.
Step 3: apply through GOV.UK
Ready to apply?
Applications for our SCITT are made through the GOV.UK website. Click apply and either search for ‘City of London Academies’ as your preferred provider or follow our links to the specific courses/phases we are recruiting for.
Apply
Skip to main content
Join us
Train to teach
Train to teach in the education capital with City of London Academies
Become a fully qualified teacher in just one year through our School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) delivered in partnership with national education charity,
Teach First
.
Apply today to secure your place for a September start.
How to apply
Why train to teach with City of London Academies?
Learn from our experienced teachers with expert training and mentorship
Develop your essential skills with classroom experience from day one
Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) as well as a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
Access our flexible training options – we are one of the only providers to offer a flexible course to fit your needs
Prepare for a teaching career with a starting salary of at least £30,000 after 12 months
Programme overview
Length: one year (Sep – Jul)
Location: one of our central London academies
Fees: £9,535 (UK), £12,600 (International)
Financial support
Scholarships and bursaries: up to £31,000 for eligible subjects
Student and maintenance loans: subject to eligibility
Hear from our 2025 graduates
Are you a career starter or a career changer?
Whether you’re applying straight from university or you’re considering a career change, our one-year Initial Teacher Training programme offers a flexible route into one of the most rewarding professions. Don’t just take our word for it, hear from some of our previous trainees…
Watch on YouTube
“I grew up in a disadvantaged area and I always saw the impact education had on the people around me.”
Meet “career starter”, Amarah, once a local Hackney student, now on her teacher training journey straight from university.
Watch on YouTube
“A highlight for me… receiving a ‘shout out’ from the students saying they’re really happy that I’m teaching them.”
Natacia, a “career changer”, took inspiration from her time in youth work and primary schools to make the leap and train to teach.
Have you requested a School Experience visit?
If you’d like to visit a City of London Academy local to you, then you can request a School Experience visit through the same
GOV.UK portal
you will use to apply for teacher training. Our School Experience visits provide a great opportunity to meet our staff and students, gain first-hand experience of the culture and ethos of our academies, and find out more about our teacher training routes.
View upcoming visit dates
How to apply
Step 1: check your eligibility
An undergraduate degree
(or equivalent)
Subject knowledge
demonstrated through degree, A-levels, or relevant experience
GCSEs
in English and maths (Grade 4/C or above)
For
primary teaching
: Grade 4/C or above in a science GCSE
Pending GCSEs
or
Functional Skills qualifications
are not accepted.
International qualifications
will need to be verified by UK ENIC and meet the same standards as UK qualifications.
Step 2: register your interest
We recommend you start by registering your interest by completing the form below and we’ll send you details of subjects/phases we are currently recruiting for, as well as more information and guidance on submitting your application. Our central team are here to support you with your application.
Step 3: apply through GOV.UK
Ready to apply?
Applications for our SCITT are made through the GOV.UK website. Click apply and either search for ‘City of London Academies’ as your preferred provider or follow our links to the specific courses/phases we are recruiting for.
Apply