Introducing the partnership

You will be trained only in ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ schools to develop you into a teacher, having the opportunity to train within Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust (NPCAT) a leading Academy Trust with over 30 primary schools.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary is the lead school within the partnership and the school has a wealth of experience in training teachers. Your class-based learning is complemented through a comprehensive professional development programme led in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.

We believe that the most effective path to becoming an outstanding teacher is a gradual one working alongside experienced classroom practitioners. The course is filled with support and opportunities to put what you’ve learnt into practice in stages. That’s why we’ve designed our course to give you as much class and school-based experience as possible.

You will be based in two of our partner schools over the year. All of the schools within the partnership are based in Teesside and are Good and Outstanding. Throughout the course your experience and confidence will grow. Your school-based mentors are always available for support and guidance.

Teaching is a challenging profession. Our aim is for you to be prepared for the challenges ahead so you will flourish in your careers.

Watch our video introduction

Partner Schools

In our partnership we have Primary schools in the following areas:

• Stockton-on-Tees
• Middlesbrough
• North East

Courses and Subjects Offered

• Primary PGCE (3-7) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Primary PGCE (5-11) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Contact details

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