Routes into teaching across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland
There are a number of routes into teaching across our region. Below, you’ll find a list of training providers, along with further information and links to their individual websites. You can also search for ITT providers in your area using the DfE search - Find teacher training courses
University routes
- Newcastle University
- Northumbria University
SCITT routes
- North Tyneside SCITT
- North East Partnership SCITT
- Sacred Heart Newcastle SCITT
School Partnership routes
- Northumberland Teacher Training (led by Three Rivers TSH)
- Northumbria Art, Craft and Design Partnership
- Pele Trust Partnership
- Sele First and North East Partners
If you're an ITT provider and don't see your details listed, feel free to get in touch.

Three Rivers Teaching School Hub
Various locations throughout the North East
School Direct - Primary and Secondary (various subjects)

Newcastle University
Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU
Secondary PGCE (various subjects) and Primary PGCE

North Tyneside SCITT
Wallsend North Tyneside
PGCE Primary (3-7 and 5-11) & School Direct (5-11)

Northumbria Art, Craft and Design Partnership
Coach Lane Campus, North Tyneside
School Direct PGCE Secondary Art, Craft and Design

Northumbria University
Coach Lane Campus East, Newcastle NE7 7XA
BA (Hons) Primary Education (with QTS), PGCE Primary Education (with QTS), MA Education, Professional Doctorate in Education

Sacred Heart Newcastle SCITT
Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newcastle
Primary andSecondary ITT courses (all subjects)

North East Partnership SCITT
Centre based training at John Spence Community High School with placement schools across all of the North East.
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