Welcome to Teacher Training with The Legacy Learning Trust
Thank you for your interest in the Legacy Learning Trust Initial Teacher Training Programme. Beginning your journey into teaching is both exciting and rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people every day.
Teaching is a profession that requires enthusiasm, dedication and compassion. The most successful teachers are those who are committed to helping others succeed, are willing to continually learn and develop, and are passionate about inspiring the next generation. It is a challenging career, but one that offers immense professional satisfaction and the opportunity to have a genuine impact on the future of young people.
For more than a decade, we have been proud to support and develop trainee teachers across the Middlesbrough area. Through our strong partnerships with York St John University for primary teacher training and Durham SCITT for Secondary teacher training. Students can also study for a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with 60 Master’s credits validated through Northumbria University.
About The Legacy Learning Trust
The Legacy Learning Trust (TLLT) is a thriving multi-academy trust based in Middlesbrough, serving communities across the North East through a family of primary and secondary schools. At the heart of our trust is a commitment to delivering exceptional educational experiences that enable every child to succeed, regardless of their background or starting point.
Our vision is built on high expectations, high aspirations and equality of opportunity. We believe that every young person deserves an excellent education and the support to develop into a confident, resilient and well-rounded individual who is prepared to thrive in modern Britain. Through collaboration, innovation and a shared commitment to excellence, our schools work together to improve outcomes and transform lives.
“I found my niche working with children, it’s always been a passion of mine so this course was perfect for me. I was not only working on my home ground and working in some gorgeous schools but it was a chance to really get stuck into working in the profession. You really get to understand how the teacher life is and it’s given me life skills that I will take forever in all that I do. It’s the best job in the world and the best choice I ever made to do this course and train to be a teacher. It is truly the most amazing experience. The support you get, whether this is from staff within the school or the people who run the course, it is such a supportive network of people.”
From the interview day, right through until
my final observation I was made to feel at ease. My time in both of the host schools was amazing and I was lucky enough to have trained alongside some incredible teaching staff from whom I learnt a great deal. The hands on approach, mixed with high quality training days gave me the best possible start to a career in teaching. Despite being challenging, it was undoubtedly the most rewarding year of my life. I can’t thank those involved enough for all their hard work and the time they gave me.
Entry requirements
To be eligible to apply you will need:
- GCSEs in English, Mathematics and Science at Grade C/Grade 4 or above
- An honours degree from a United Kingdom higher education institution
- Successful applicants will normally have (or be predicted to have) a 2:1
classification - 2.2 degrees (pending or received) will be considered if there is sufficient
additional relevant experience to support the application
School experience
It is desirable (but not essential) that you should have at least two weeks (10 days) relevant classroom experience before you apply. This may be acquired by a teaching assistant role or undertaking a voluntary placement. Please contact us if you require support in arranging some experience.
Find Out More
We hope this provides an insight into the supportive, ambitious and nurturing approach to teacher training offered by The Legacy Learning Trust. Whether you are considering a career in primary or secondary education, we would be delighted to discuss the opportunities available and help you take the next step towards becoming a teacher.
If you would like further information about our programmes or would like to arrange a visit to one of our schools, please do not hesitate to contact:
(Primary) Jane Thackstone: jane.thackstone@tllt.org.uk
(Secondary) Jade Cotterill: cotterill.j@acklamgrange.org.uk