Train to teach

Are you ready to make a difference in education? The Northumberland Teacher Training Programme, led by the Three Rivers Teaching School Hub, is designed for aspiring primary teachers, providing a robust mix of hands-on experience and academic learning that will prepare you for a rewarding teaching career. For more information visit our website or email us.

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Providers in the region

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.

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Three Rivers Teaching School Hub

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

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Newcastle University

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

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North Tyneside SCITT

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

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Northumbria Art, Craft and Design Partnership

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

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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

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Sacred Heart Newcastle SCITT

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

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North East Partnership SCITT

PGCEs in Secondary PE (11 - 16) and Primary Education with a PE Specialism (5 - 11)

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

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