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Teach your subject.
Change lives.
A fully school-based training year in your subject specialism, designed by Birth to 19 and our partner schools, leading to QTS and a PGCE with bursaries of up to £29,000.
Is this you?
If you love your subject and want to help young people learn, we want to hear from you
Our partner schools are committed to the highest standard of education across West Yorkshire. We recruit future teachers who share that commitment, with a genuine love for their subject and a desire to pass it on.
A subject specialist
A graduate ready to share your expertise with the next generation.
A career changer
Bringing industry and life experience into the classroom.
Already in schools
Support staff ready to step up into a teaching career.
Rooted in Bradford
Keen to teach and make a difference in your own community.
Bursaries and scholarships
Tax-free funding is available in many subjects including chemistry, computing, maths, physics, biology, design and technology, geography, languages and English. Check your subject →
Why train with us
A practice-based, research-informed route built around your subject
We deliver a package of training that makes the most of your knowledge and skills, with outstanding practitioners, mentors and students across a diverse range of schools and settings.
You work alongside outstanding teachers from the start, reaching your potential in your new career.
On average, over 90% of our trainees become teachers, helping fill the 500 teaching vacancies our local partners needs every year.
You will gain Qualified Teacher Status and a Masters level PGCE at the same time, awarded by Sheffield Hallam University.
Your training is underpinned by research from Bradford’s Centre for Applied Educational Research.
Significant tax-free funding is available in priority subjects to support your training year.
Becoming a teacher can be challenging, so we 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 Bradford school.
Subject-focused training
For the rest of the week you join taught sessions in schools across Bradford that sharpen your subject teaching.
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 in or related to your chosen subject.
- GCSE grade C (4) or above in Maths and English Language or Literature.
- 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, plus bursaries up to £29,000.
- Apply for a maintenance loan to help with living costs.
- Tax-free bursaries and scholarships in priority subjects.
- Fee-funded or school-funded (salaried) routes available.
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 subject
Pick your specialism from the choices further down this page and the placement school you would like to train in.
Find your preferred school
Under each subject you will find the schools where teacher training is offered for that subject
Submit your application
Click the apply button below - This will take you directly to the application process for your subject and placement school - If your chosen subject or school is not available do get in touch -We are always here to help if you have questions.
Course options
Subjects, Schools and Apply links
With so many partner schools we offer a huge variety of subject specialisms. Choose your subject below to see every partner school offering it, along with the course code you need to apply.
A good understanding of the subject knowledge is required for teaching your chosen subject. This can be shown through a relevant degree and/or your A-Level or Level 3 qualifications.
Please do contact us if you are unsure about what subject you can train in. You may be offered a free subject knowledge enhancement course.
Art and Design
Biology
| Placement school | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Aireborough Partnership, North-west Leeds, Yeadon and Guiseley | N015 | Apply |
| Bingley Grammar School Direct, Bingley | 363Z | Apply |
| Birth to 19 SCITT, District-wide | 36TG | Apply |
| Futura Teacher Training | B981 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley | Q035 | Apply |
Business Studies
Chemistry
| Placement school | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Aireborough Partnership, North-west Leeds, Yeadon and Guiseley | R713 | Apply |
| Bingley Grammar School Direct, Bingley | 363Y | Apply |
| Birth to 19 St Edmund’s Apprenticeship | M753 | Apply |
| Birth to 19 SCITT, District-wide | 36TH | Apply |
| Futura Teacher Training | L980 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley | X362 | Apply |
Computing
Design and Technology
| Placement school | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Aireborough Partnership, North-west Leeds, Yeadon and Guiseley | F468 | Apply |
| Bingley Grammar School Direct, Bingley – Food | 3CMY | Apply |
| Carlton Academy Trust Schools Direct, Bradford East and Keighley | G722 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley – Food Technology | AE96 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley – Product Design and Electronics | S079 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley – Textiles | A056 | Apply |
Drama
| Placement school | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Bingley Grammar School Direct, Bingley | 3644 | Apply |
English
| Placement school | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Aireborough Partnership, North-west Leeds, Yeadon and Guiseley | L984 | Apply |
| Bingley Grammar School Direct, Bingley | 35TZ | Apply |
| Birth to 19 St Edmund’s Apprenticeship | L333 | Apply |
| Birth to 19 SCITT, District-wide | 36TB | Apply |
| Carlton Academy Trust Schools Direct, Bradford East and Keighley | D352 | Apply |
| Futura Teacher Training | H833 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley | 35XH | Apply |
Geography
| Placement school | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Aireborough Partnership, North-west Leeds, Yeadon and Guiseley | V656 | Apply |
| Bingley Grammar School Direct, Bingley | 363S | Apply |
| Carlton Academy Trust Schools Direct, Bradford East and Keighley | H975 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley | 35XJ | Apply |
History
| Placement school | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Aireborough Partnership, North-west Leeds, Yeadon and Guiseley | K113 | Apply |
| Bingley Grammar School Direct, Bingley | 363V | Apply |
| Carlton Academy Trust Schools Direct, Bradford East and Keighley | T459 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley | 35XK | Apply |
Mathematics
| Placement school | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Aireborough Partnership, North-west Leeds, Yeadon and Guiseley | E518 | Apply |
| Bingley Grammar School Direct, Bingley | 363Q | Apply |
| Birth to 19 St Edmund’s Apprenticeship | E968 | Apply |
| Birth to 19 SCITT, District-wide | 36TC | Apply |
| Carlton Academy Trust Schools Direct, Bradford East and Keighley | U520 | Apply |
| Futura Teacher Training | G473 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley | 35XL | Apply |
Modern Languages
| Placement school | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Bingley Grammar School Direct, Bingley | 363R | Apply |
| Carlton Academy Trust Schools Direct, Bradford East and Keighley – French | V995 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley – French | D951 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley – German | C521 | Apply |
Music
| Placement school | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley | AE97 | Apply |
Physical Education
Physics
| Placement school | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Aireborough Partnership, North-west Leeds, Yeadon and Guiseley | U048 | Apply |
| Bingley Grammar School Direct, Bingley | 363P | Apply |
| Birth to 19 St Edmund’s Apprenticeship | K467 | Apply |
| Birth to 19 SCITT, District-wide | 36TF | Apply |
| Futura Teacher Training | D503 | Apply |
| The Beckfoot School Direct Partnership, Bingley, Thornton, Heaton and Keighley | B582 | Apply |
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Frequently asked questions
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Your journey starts now
Applications for September 2026 are open now. Take the first step towards teaching the subject you love.