Why Teaching Personnel?
A graduate-route training programme for those not yet employed by a school. Trainees study with BPN to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while your school benefits from an extra member of staff at no salary cost.
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Option 1: Initial Teacher Training (ITT) – Fee Funded Route
A graduate-route training programme for those not yet employed by a school. Trainees study with BPN to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while your school benefits from an extra member of staff at no salary cost.
- Hosted by your school but delivered by BPN.
- Trainee teachers join as an additional member of staff.
- No salary costs for your school, students are fee-funded.
- A chance to nurture new teaching talent in your classrooms.
Host an ITT Student Teacher
Option 2: Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (PGTA)
A salaried apprenticeship for graduates who are already employed by your school. Ideal for upskilling TAs, HLTAs, or unqualified teachers with degrees. Apprentices earn while they learn, and on completion, achieve QTS and a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship.
- Delivered by BPN with on-the-ground support from Teaching Personnel.
- Upskill existing staff members (TAs, HLTAs, unqualified teachers with degrees).
- Apprentices remain employed by your school and continue contributing while training.
- A sustainable way to retain and invest in your workforce.
Grow Your Teaching Workforce with BPN Apprenticeships
| ITT (Fee-Funded) | PGTE (Apprenticeship) | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Hosting new graduates / career-changers | Upskilling existing staff (TAs, HLTAs, unqualified teachers) |
| Employment | Extra member of staff (no salary cost) | Already employed, salaried apprentice |
| Length | ~11 months | ~10 months + assessment |
| Outcome | QTS | QTS + Level 6 Apprenticeship |
| Costs | Trainee pays fees; school receives host/mentor payments |
Training funded via levy; school pays apprentice salary |
| School Gain | Extra capacity, no salary cost, financial support for hosting |
Retain and develop staff, sustainable workforce growth |
Whichever route you take, your school will benefit from expert guidance, practical school-based training and a nationally recognised qualification. With high-quality programmes delivered by Best Practice Network and dedicated recruitment support from Teaching Personnel, you’ll have the right partnership to build a stronger workforce at every step.