Train to Teach

School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)

The Harmony Trust has partnered with award-winning Initial Teaching Training (ITT) Provider, Teach First to offer a school-based training route in all our North- West academies.

All participants will graduate at the end of their training year with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) and a PGCE from Sheffield Hallam University.

This classroom-based route gives trainees the opportunity to work within and impact their local community for the better.

As a Harmony trainee, you will be in the classroom from September, working under the guidance of an experienced teacher whilst you gain valuable insight into the day-to-day workings of a successful academy.

You will benefit from our comprehensive, research-based training programme delivered by our Harmony Trust course leaders. You'll be able to apply everything you've learnt back in your classroom and see the impact straight away.

Why Train with Harmony?

The Harmony Trust has extensive experience in providing high-quality teacher training placements for our trainees. We have trained hundreds of students teachers over the past 10 years.

Our experienced and trained mentors will support you in your classroom work and help to guide your professional studies. Mentors are selected for their expertise in the field and use research-based methods to help you to develop your teaching practice.

At The Harmony Trust, we pride ourselves as being an integral part of our local communities. We welcome applications from those who wish to train in their community and continue within the Harmony Trust for their ECT years and beyond.

You will be part of the academy team from day one. You will be surrounded by supportive teams and leadership, many of whom began their own careers as trainee teachers in the Harmony Trust.

To hear about the career journeys of just some of our Harmony trainees click the video.

How to Apply

Our applications deadline for our September 2025 cohort is June 2025.

For more information, please contact one of the team at:

Email: train2teach@theharmonytrust.org

Phone: 0161 260 0482 (input option 15 for ITT)

We will be providing open mornings during the Autumn 2024 term. Check back here for further details.

You will find the full course information on the Teach First website: https://www.teachfirst.org.uk/train-to-teach-locally

Ready to apply? Visit https://www.find-postgraduate-teacher-training.service.gov.uk/course/3H7/W102

The programme is not a salaried route to teaching, however, further information about funding and support is available here: www.getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-support