South Cumbria School Direct

21/01/2026

Follow our new page!👀✨

Thinking about a career in teaching? 🍎📚

Join South Cumbria Initial Teacher Training at one of our upcoming information-sharing events and talk to experienced teachers and current trainees.

Thursday 12th February 2026 🗓

Morning (10:00–11:00am)
📍 Victoria Academy – Primary Teacher Training
📍 Furness Academy – Secondary Teacher Training

Evening (4:30–5:30pm)
📍 Furness Academy – Primary & Secondary Teacher Training

🔗 Register your interest here:
https://forms.office.com/e/uq9tm91jMA

05/01/2026

Employed in a school with no degree but keen to get into teaching? The 4-Year Teacher Degree Apprenticeship may be for you!

We are really excited to be running this 4-year course from September 2026, which will allow applicants to work towards both QTS and a degree at the same time, whilst remaining employed within their school.

For more information:
https://www.ripleyitt.co.uk/our-programmes/4year-teacher-degree-apprenticeship-programme/

[email protected]

22/10/2025

Applications for our September 2026 teaching courses are now open. Train to teach in our local area with the only Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ provider in Cumbria. We offer both primary and secondary courses and have a 100% employment rate for the past 6 years.
We can offer school experience prior to applying and can put you in touch with current and previous trainees so that all your questions can be answered. Applications can be made via the attached link

https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training
For more info check out our website;
https://www.southcumbriaschooldirect.com
Or call 01229 870812 to speak to our programme lead.

19/07/2025

Congratulations to our Class of 2025 who have all qualified as primary teachers. South Cumbria ITT are incredibly proud 👏🏼🎓

13/06/2025

Applications still accepted for September 2025 start. Email [email protected] for more information

21/05/2025

Applications still open for Sept 2025 start.
Interested in training to teach in Furness? Here are just 6 reasons why you should choose us as your training provider …. For further info, visit our website www.southcumbriaitt.co.uk or email us [email protected]

12/03/2025

Interested in training to teach in Furness? Here are just 6 reasons why you should choose us as your training provider …. For further info, visit our website www.southcumbriaitt.co.uk or email us [email protected]

08/03/2025

On International Women’s Day, let’s celebrate the many women who have trained with us 👏🏼. Here are just a few … each and every one of them is a fantastic role model for the children they teach!

03/03/2025

All the information you need about our primary and secondary teacher training courses ….