The Swindon Teacher Training Partnership

🌟 Thinking about a career change in 2026?

If teaching has been on your mind, now is the moment to take action.

📣 Applications are officially OPEN for September 2026 teacher training — and this is the only secondary school teacher training programme that guarantees placements in Swindon. If you want to train locally, this is your 100% assured route.

Whether you're switching careers or returning to education with fresh purpose, this is your chance to step into a profession that genuinely changes lives.

🎓 Start 2026 with a bold move into teaching.
Shape futures. Inspire young people. Build a career that matters.

If you know someone who’s been considering teaching — share this with them.

📣 Thinking about becoming a teacher? 🎓

Applications to train to teach from September 2026 are now OPEN!

🎓 We’re proud to be part of the Swindon Teacher Training Partnership, offering high-quality school-based training, expert mentoring, and a supportive route into the profession.

✅ If you're passionate about making a difference and want to inspire the next generation, now’s the time to apply!

🔗 Visit www.sttp.org.uk to find out more and start your journey into teaching.

🎓 Thinking about becoming a teacher?

You can now search for teacher training vacancies with STTP! Visit https://find-teacher-training-courses.service.gov.uk/

📅 Applications open on Tuesday 7th October at 9am
🖱️ Apply via: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training

Whether you're a recent graduate or considering a career change, this is your chance to make a difference in education. 🌟

Find courses by location or by training provider - Find teacher training courses - GOV.UK

🎓 Swindon Careers Fair — What a Day! 🎓

We had a fantastic time today at the Swindon Careers Fair, showcasing everything the Swindon Teacher Training Partnership has to offer. It was energising to meet so many aspiring educators ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career in teaching.

A huge thank you to Ryan and Iwan, two of our brilliant former trainees, for joining us and sharing your journeys. Your insights and enthusiasm helped bring our programme to life for so many visitors today!

At STTP, we offer:

✅ School-centred training with real classroom experience

✅ Expert mentoring and personalised support

✅ Routes to QTS and PGCE

✅ A strong local network of schools and educators

If you missed us today but want to explore a career in teaching, we’d love to hear from you. Visit www.sttp.org.uk to learn more.

Let’s inspire the next generation—together.

We’re so excited to be attending...! Come and say hello — we’d love to chat and share more about what our teacher training programme has to offer!

We're excited to welcome The Swindon Teacher Training Partnership to The UK Careers Fair in Swindon on 3rd September 2025 at STEAM. As a proud partner of the University of Reading, they're helping aspiring educators train and teach locally. Discover your route into teaching and meet them face-to-face at the fair.

Join us:
🔗 www.ukcareersfair.com/events
Exhibit with us:
🔗 www.ukcareersfair.com/exhibit-with-us

We're at the Swindon Careers Fair!

If you're attending the careers fair in Swindon, come and say hello at our stall! We'll be there to chat about the fantastic opportunities Swindon offers for teacher training. Whether you're just starting to explore a career in education or you're ready to begin your training journey, we’d love to talk with you.

Find out more about our training programmes, the support available, and what makes training to teach in Swindon such a rewarding experience.

See you there!

We are excited to announce that we are a lead partner of the University of Reading. This means that you can enjoy all of the academic resource and support from one of the UK’s leading teacher training providers with the assurance that both training placements will be in good, local, Swindon schools. Primary and Secondary places available for September 2024. Search for Swindon Teacher Training Partnership on DfE: Find Teacher Training to explore which subjects are available https://www.gov.uk/find-postgraduate-teacher-training-courses

https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/2024/teaching-pg

https://www.sttp.org.uk/

Secondary School Teacher Training in Swindon | STTP The Swindon Teacher Training Partnership allows you to train as a secondary school teacher working alongside experienced practitioners to help you develop.

Would you like to know more information regarding scholarships for secondary Maths? Take a look here: www.teachingmathsscholars.org/home

Have you got a teacher training interview coming up? Here are our 8 top tips for success!

1️⃣ Get a teacher training adviser – they can help you prepare for your interview. Sign up on our website.

2️⃣ Read your invite carefully – interview formats can vary so check with the provider if you are unsure.

3️⃣ Know what you’re applying for - training programmes differ, and you may have applied to several providers. Check their individual websites and familiarise yourself with the information beforehand so you can refer to it at interview.

4️⃣ Do your research – take some time to find out about The Teachers’ Standards, Safeguarding in Schools, and The National Curriculum.

5️⃣ Don’t turn up empty-handed – prepare any required documents, supporting materials and teaching resources in advance. Having additional copies readily available will give the impression that you are well-organised.

6️⃣ Prepare answers to likely questions. Why do you want to be a teacher? What makes a good lesson? Why do you want to train here? Remember, this is a chance to sell yourself and prove your commitment to the interview panel.

7️⃣ Answer questions in full – think back to your prepared answers and ensure that your responses to questions provide the interviewer with a full reply. If you’re unsure how to answer, be honest and tell the interviewer.

8️⃣ Communicate effectively – your pronunciation, pace, tone, and pitch will indicate how you might communicate in front of a class.

Good luck and try to enjoy it – your teaching journey is about to begin!

The bursaries and scholarships available for postgraduate teacher training courses starting in 2023 have now been announced.

Find out more about eligibility here: https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries