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Become a qualified teacher while working in a school

A salaried, school-based route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Applications now open for August 2026 start.

Earn a salary while you train in a real classroom.

Enquire about teacher training with Equalitas:

  • Train while employed in a school:Teach four days a week, with one dedicated training day

  • Train in a supportive cohort:Led by subject and phase experts

  • Achieve Qualified Teacher Status: Gain QTS through a carefully sequenced training curriculum.

  • Access funded training routes: Your school’s Growth and Skills Levy can be used to cover training fees through the Teaching Apprenticeship route.

  • Primary Education: Train to teach across the primary curriculum, developing expertise in early learning, literacy, mathematics and curriculum foundations.

  • Secondary Education: Train in one of the following secondary subjects: English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography or Physical Education.

 

We aim to harness the collective agency of subject communities and schools, inducting new teachers into those communities and equipping them with the tools to meet future curricular challenges.

Tracey Maloney
ITE Director, Equalitas

Why train with Equalitas?

  • Train within a professional community committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for every young person.

  • Develop strong subject knowledge and phase-specific pedagogy through a carefully sequenced training curriculum.

  • Learn how to teach your subject with depth and purpose, understanding how disciplinary knowledge is built, used and applied within your subject area.

  • Combine in-school experience with expert-led training, applying what you learn directly in the classroom while developing confidence as a secondary teacher.

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Course details
  • Programme length: 1 academic year
  • Next cohort start date: August 26th, 2026
  • Qualification: QTS + Level 6 PGTA
  • Salary: from £21,731 – £27,252
  • 4 days per week in school, 1 day of subject-specific training with Equalitas
  • Secondary Training includes 14 in-person training days held in central London
  • Primary Training includes 22 in-person training days held in central London
  • Trainees are supported by in-school mentors and EQ’s secondary subject specialists.
  • Secondary Subjects include: English, Science, Mathematics, History, Geography and PE.
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To train to teach with Equalitas, you’ll need to meet the following criteria:

 

  • A UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent)
  • Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths
  • The right to work or study in the UK for the duration of the programme
  • A commitment to high expectations, inclusion and professional development

 

Not sure if your qualifications meet the criteria? Complete our short enquiry form to book a call with our admissions team:

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