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You only train to teach once – make it unforgettable.

 

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We’re rated ‘Outstanding’ in all areas!

Ark Teacher Training is one of only a handful of providers in the country to have retained their ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating since the introduction of their new inspection framework. We’re absolutely thrilled that Ofsted’s rating reflects the hard work and dedication of our trainees, tutors, mentors and staff across our schools who go above and beyond to ensure the very best for our young people.

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Funding Your Teacher Training

We’re a School Direct programme here at Ark Teacher Training. That means you’ll be based in a school while you train for your teaching qualification, and there are plenty of ways to fund your training with us and cover your tuition fee of £9,250. Regardless of the funding route you take, you’ll always receive the same exceptional training and ​​a full salary on the qualified teacher pay scale when you continue onto our Early Career Teachers 2-year programme.

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4 Simple Steps

A full application to our teacher training programme involves four stages

Your eligibility

Getting to know you

First-round assessment

Final school-led assessment

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A Rewarding Career for Life

A career in teaching affords you the privilege of nurturing the dreams, potential and “aha!” moments of young people, whether that’s ages 5-11 in Primary or ages 11-16 in Secondary. As a trainee teacher at Ark, you’ll become part of our shared mission to ensure that all children have access to a great education and real choices in life.

The support you receive during your teacher training year and beyond is one of the many ways we’re different: from your very first day, you’ll be building a rewarding and lifelong career, supported by teaching and subject experts, your fellow trainees and, of course, the wider Ark community.

About Ark Teacher Training

Here’s what our graduates had to say…

We asked 63 graduates to summarise their experience with Ark Teacher Training in a few words. The general consensus? It’s challenging, but so worth it!

You’ll be supported by your tutor, in-school coach, your fellow trainees and weekly training sessions to ensure you have the tools you need to feel confident and prepared as you develop into a fantastic teacher.

Trainee Wellbeing & Support

Ark Teacher Training Webinars

Our series of webinars offers exclusive insight into our application process, the different funding routes you can take, the programme itself and what it’s really like being a trainee with Ark Teacher Training. You also get the chance to try before you train in our popular Taster Sessions. Explore our upcoming webinars below.

Our Webinars

Diversity & Inclusion at Ark Teacher Training

We are committed to ensuring that we actively challenge bias at every level of Ark Teacher Training.

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students alike – can reach their full potential. To help achieve this, Ark is striving for improved representation, particularly in senior leadership roles, better communication to celebrate and create opportunities for our staff and wider communities, and an increase in data to ensure we’re always looking at ways to improve. We care deeply about seeing results from our initiatives, and are committed to sharing our data through annual reports and other channels to provide total transparency to our community.

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