Start your career in teaching with Aspirations
Launch your career in teaching through Initial Teacher Training with Aspirations Learning Institute. Though our programmes you’ll receive expert training, tailored support and the skills needed to inspire and empower the next generation. Take a look at the learning environment we offer:
- Strong, innovative curriculum for young people
- Secure, happy, well-run schools
- Caring, supportive trainers and mentors to help you
- Guaranteed job interview for trainees
Our purpose is to reinvent education for the future. To use technology and modern pedagogies to give children from 2 to 18 the knowledge, skills and mindsets to achieve excellence in a fast-changing world. At Aspirations Academies, we provide a challenging, engaging and supportive environment to bring out the best in every child – and bring out the best in you, too.
We have primary and secondary schools in West London, Banbury, Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth ready to help you become a teacher.
Plymouth Marjon University 2024-25 intake
For our 2024/25 intake, we are proud to partner with Plymouth Marjon University, a student-centred college committed to delivering a positive impact on individuals and society. Marjon empowers people to reach their full potential while fostering self-belief, independence and well-being among its students. Highly regarded for student satisfaction, Marjon ranks joint 1st among UK universities for Academic Support (National Student Survey 2024) and achieved a Gold standard in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023).
Initial Teacher Training courses
We offer two courses:
PGCE trainee – one year leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in primary or secondary phase. This course is funded through a student loan. This is the most suitable option for candidates who have a small amount of school experience. Apply at Gov.uk Apply for Teacher Training and choose Aspirations.
Teacher apprenticeship – A one-year full-time programme leading to QTS in primary or secondary education. This course requires you to be employed as an unqualified teacher in an educational setting and is designed for those with more experience. You will be in the classroom from day one and earning while you learn. Contact us for details. Best of all, you will pay no fee for this course.
Aspirations Learning Institute is a trusted leader in professional development. Our Early Careers Training Programme supports teachers in their first roles. It bridges the gap between Initial Teacher Training and full-time teaching. Newly qualified teachers receive guidance for a smooth transition. We have a strong record of building confidence and enhancing skills. Our programme empowers teachers to succeed. Aspirations Learning Institute provides the tools and knowledge needed to thrive.
About you
To apply for these courses you need to have a relevant degree 2.2 or above, GCSE passes at grade 4/C in English, Mathematics and (primary only) a science subject.
You will be joining a progressive, successful schools trust which believes that there is no limit for our children – so we will expect to see a similar vision in you.
Not ready yet?
If you have the passion to teach, but lack a degree, are missing a GCSE or need more experience, contact us. We would love to help you get to where you want to go.
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