PRIMARY
Become an outstanding primary teacher in Bradford
A fully school-based training year, designed by Birth to 19 and our partner primary schools, that gets you into the classroom from week one and ends the year with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE.
Is this you?
If you have a real passion for working with younger children, we want to hear from you
Our partner schools are committed to the highest standard of education for young people across West Yorkshire. We are looking for future teachers who share that commitment, whatever stage of life you are at.
A career changer
Bringing life and work experience into the classroom for the first time.
A recent graduate
You are ready to put your degree to work and start training straight away.
Already in schools
A teaching assistant or support staff member ready for the next step.
Rooted in Bradford
Keen to teach and make a difference in your own diverse community.
Why train with us
A practice-based, research-informed route built around you
We deliver a package of training that makes the most of your knowledge and skills, with inspiring practitioners, mentors and students all across a diverse range of schools and settings.
You work alongside outstanding teachers from the start, helping you reach your potential in your new career.
Your training is underpinned by research from Bradford’s Centre for Applied Educational Research.
You will gain Qualified Teacher Status and the chance to complete a Masters level PGCE at the same time, awarded by Sheffield Hallam University.
Spend time in a wide range of schools serving diverse communities, gaining skills to teach anywhere in the world.
Choose the Key Stages that fit you best: ages 3 to 7, or ages 5 to 11.
Becoming a teacher can be challenging, so we are there to support your wellbeing throughout the training year.
What the year looks like
From your first week to Qualified Teacher Status
On our school-centred course you are immersed in schools for the whole year, with the support of a personal tutor and a school-based mentor every step of the way.
Straight into the classroom
Within the first week you start your placement, around 3 to 4 days a week, in your identified school.
Focused training with your peers
For the rest of the week you join taught sessions in schools across Bradford that help you sharpen your practice.
Mentored throughout
Your tutor and mentor have years, often decades, of experience and give you focused, relevant guidance as your confidence grows.
Recommended for QTS
After a successful training year you are recommended for Qualified Teacher Status, with continuing professional development well beyond your first year.
The practical bits
Can I apply, and what will it cost?
Entry requirements
- A degree, or one you will hold before the course starts.
- GCSE grade C (4) or above in Maths and English Language or Literature.
- A grade C (4) in Science or equivalent (required for all primary courses).
- Qualifications are needed by the time you start, not when you apply.
- Equivalency tests accepted from certain providers.
- Overseas qualifications welcome where equivalent (checked via ENIC).
- Proof of UK Right to Work status.
Fees and funding
£9,790
Course fees from September 2025, payable with a student loan from Student Finance England.
- Apply for a maintenance loan to help with living costs.
- Fee-funded route: an unsalaried placement in a school.
- School-funded route: you are employed and paid a salary by the school.
You will be trained by listening to and observing inspiring practitioners, then practising your skills in a safe and supportive classroom environment.
Ready when you are
How to apply
Choose your phase
Decide between ages 3 to 7 or ages 5 to 11, and the placement school you would like.
Find your preferred training location
Use the table below to choose the right course for you with the school or setting you prefer.
Submit your application
Click the apply button below - This will take you directly to the application process for your subject and placement school.
Course options
Primary course codes
We offer two phases of primary training, ages 3 to 7 and ages 5 to 11, across our partner schools. Use these codes to search and apply.
| Placement school | Ages 3–7 | Ages 5–11 |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Birth to 19 SCITT | 2MHHApply | 2MHJApply |
| Aireborough Partnership | Z903Apply | 39SPApply |
| Carlton Academy Trust Schools Direct | N559Apply | Y644Apply |
| Saltaire Primary School Direct | N187Apply | H027Apply |
| St Edmund’s Nursery School | T471Apply | L302Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership | T559Apply | E152Apply |
| Futura Teacher Training | D234Apply | A063Apply |
| BB19 St Edmund’s Apprenticeship | S092Apply | L960Apply |
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is the SCITT approach to teacher training?
What qualifications will I gain?
What are the entry requirements?
What experience do I need?
Who finds my school placement?
What is the difference between fee-funded and school-funded routes?
How much does it cost and what funding is available?
Your journey starts now
Applications for September 2026 are open now. Take the first step towards a career that changes lives.