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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.
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.
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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