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  • Home
  • Train to Teach
    • Get into Teaching
    • Events -Get Into Teaching
    • Train to Teach Primary
    • Train to Teach Secondary
    • Get School Experience
    • Apply - Get into Teaching
    • FAQ - Get into Teaching
    • Alumni -Meet our trainees
  • CPD
    • Primary CPD
    • Secondary CPD
  • ECF
  • School Support
    • Overview
    • School Support team
    • TELA Peer Challenge

Make a difference in your community

Achieve with TELA Initial Teacher Training

"Every lesson shapes a life."

We are proud to deliver high-quality, school-based initial teacher training for both primary and secondary education. As the Lead Delivery Partner for Futures Teaching Alliance, we offer a comprehensive pathway into teaching that combines academic excellence with real-world classroom experience.

Our programmes lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Trainees benefit from expert guidance by experienced classroom practitioners and university specialists, ensuring a strong foundation in both educational theory and practical pedagogy.

Our training is designed to fully prepare you for your Early Career Teacher (ECT) journey, equipping you with the skills, confidence, and knowledge to thrive in today’s classrooms.

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Initial teacher training for 26/27

Primary & Secondary Initial Teacher Training

Applications for an August 2026 start open on 07 October 2025    

Primary Teacher training course  

 Secondary Teacher training courses  

Search our postcode (LE9 6PT) for primary or secondary

 Would you like to find out how to apply?  Require more information about our teacher training course?

Register to attend one of our initial teacher training (ITT) information events email tela@thomasestley.org.uk.

WHY CHOoSE TELA TEACHER TRAINING..

    Meet the TELA' Initial Teacher Training core team

    Max Young

    Rachael Handley

    Rachael Handley

    Max has worked in education for over 25 years. 

    Vice Principal at Thomas Estley Community College, Max is the TELA  strategic lead,  bringing heaps of passion and a wealth of knowledge to support initial teacher training and our  

    trainee teachers through their journey.

    Rachael Handley

    Rachael Handley

    Rachael Handley

    Rachael has joined the Achieve with TELA team as the strategic lead for initial teacher training. She is one of our key initial teacher training course deliverers, and will be part of your teacher training journey.

    Jo Robotham

    Rachael Handley

    Jo Robotham

    Achieve with TELA's Initial Teacher Training (ITT) administrator for over 10 years.

    Jo is passionate about supporting trainees through their initial teacher training journey, from initial contact to 'graduation' day and beyond.

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    Every Lesson shapes a life

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