Severn Training & Schools Alliance

06/10/2026

ITT applications open today! You’ll find us on the Apply system - Primary 22FD and EY (3-7) 28LD. Remember - STSA are the only PGCE with QTS provider in Telford who can guarantee all your learning and placements take place in person, in Telford.

29/09/2026

Did you know you can train to teach, right here in Telford? STSA offer primary and EY teacher training in partnership with the University of Chester and the entire course takes place in person in Telford - academic learning, curriculum training and placements. If you have a degree or are about to graduate why not get in touch to find out more.

18/09/2026

Our associate teachers had their first English centre based sessions this week, focusing on Communication and Language in the Early Years. They studied statutory guidance documents, worked on sentence stems, completed research on the phonics programmes used in schools, and had a go at planning and delivering their own phonics lessons.

14/09/2026

Recruitment for teacher training starting in September 2027 opens soon and attending one of our weekly online information sessions could be your first step to a brand new career! If you're due to graduate in 2027, have recently graduated or are interested in a career change why not get in touch to find out what training to teach with STSA looks like.

18/03/2026

🗓️ Our March STEP Calendar is here!
Take a look at what our alliances, Alliance of Leading Learning Severn Training & Schools Alliance 3 -18 Train to Teach Shropshire Primary Partnership have planned this month.

The MTPT Project have some great opportunities this month to get involved in. Click the below links to book:
Missing Mothers Conferences
13th March
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/missing-mothers-retaining-supporting-valued-colleagues-in-the-workforce-tickets-1975236061231?aff=oddtdtcreator

14th March
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/missing-mothers-retaining-supporting-valued-colleagues-in-the-workforce-tickets-1975236625920?aff=oddtdtcreator

Parental Leave Group Coaching - 16th March
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/mtpt-parental-leave-group-coaching-cohorts-3435509

Return to Work Workshop - 23rd March
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/mtpt-return-to-work-workshops-3435429

20/11/2025

Start Your Teaching Journey with STEP!
The Shropshire and Telford Education Partnership (STEP) is your local teaching hub, bringing together alliances dedicated to supporting future teachers.
💡 Weekly ITT Information Sessions
Our partner alliances host sessions every week, giving you the chance to:
✔ Ask all your questions about Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
✔ Explore routes into teaching
✔ Get expert guidance on your next steps
📍 Online – accessible from anywhere
📅 Every week

Severn Training & Schools Alliance - https://www.stsa.uk/home/train-to-be-a-teacher/information-sessions/
Shropshire Primary Partnership - https://shropshireprimarypartnership.co.uk/train-to-teach/information-sessions/
3 -18 Train to Teach - https://www.3-18education.co.uk/inspiring-futures/train-to-teach/events-information-sessions/
Alliance of Leading Learning - https://leadinglearning.co.uk/information-clinincs/

Take the first step toward an inspiring career in education.

05/11/2025

Our Associate Teachers spent the day with our partners over at Arthog Outreach today - the weather was kind and they are taking lots of new learning back into their placement schools!

07/10/2025

Teacher training applications for 2026/27 (courses starting in September 2026) open at 9am today! All applications are made via the DfE Apply system, and STSA will be recruiting to two courses, 22FD which is our Primary (4-11) course, and 2L8D which is the EY (3-7) programme.

Use this service to apply for a teacher training course.

06/12/2024

🗣 Do you know any potential future teachers? Help to kick start their teaching career!
We are now recruiting for our 2025 – 2026 programmes, with 2 ONLINE recruitment events happening in March with experts from all four STEP ITT partners Severn Training & Schools AllianceShropshire Primary Partnership Alliance of Leading Learning
Salop Teaching Partnership 🤩

05/11/2024

It was lovely to meet potential teachers at our information event held at AFC Telford yesterday, tonight we move to Shrewsbury Town FC and look forward to welcoming anyone who is interested in finding out more about training to teach in Telford and Shropshire. No need to book, just come along between 5pm & 7pm.