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Secondary Teacher Training - Funding
Investing in Subject Specialists
At Equalitas, we partner with schools to deliver transformative Secondary Teacher Training. Equalitas trainees specialise in subjects that shape futures – from English and History to Science, Geography, Maths and PE. Our trainees spend their training year working in placement schools, applying expert-led training to their classroom practice each week.
We offer multiple funding routes, including School Direct (Salaried), School Direct (Tuition Fee), and the Teaching Apprenticeship Programme. Each route supports schools in developing specialist subject teachers while managing workforce planning and costs.
All Secondary trainees join our Community of Transformers, a shared programme shaped by subject leads and curriculum experts. We are united by a shared mission to elevate the standard of education for every child.
Secondary Teacher Training Routes: Fees & Funding Explained
Expand the sections below to explore how funding works across the three main routes.
School Direct (Salaried)
Funding: Your school employs the trainee as an unqualified teacher and pays their salary.
- Fees: Tuition fees of £8,500 are paid by your school.
- Grant Support: For 2026, the following Salary Grant Funding is available:
- £29,000 for Maths, Chemistry, Physics
- £5,000 for Geography and Biology
- Eligibility: Graduate trainees are employed full-time for one academic year.
School Direct (Tuition Fee)
- Fees: Tuition fees of £9,790 (inclusive of VAT) apply.
- Eligibility: The trainee is placed in your school and can apply for a tuition fee loan.
Teaching Apprenticeship Programme
- Funding: £9,000 in apprenticeship fees is paid using your school’s Apprenticeship Levy.
- Grant Support: For 2026, the following Salary Grant Funding is available:
- £29,000 for Maths, Chemistry, Physics
- £5,000 for Geography and Biology
- Eligibility: Trainees are employed in your school for 1 academic year, receiving a salary on the Unqualified Teacher Pay Scale.
One Programme. One Purpose.
All Secondary trainees – regardless of the funding route – join a subject-specific Equalitas-led cohort. Supported by expert subject leads, school mentors and curriculum tutors, they develop the knowledge and professionalism to improve outcomes and inspire students.
More information
If you’re a school leader looking to enrol a Secondary trainee – or a prospective trainee unsure which route is right for you – we’re here to help: