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Why teach in Derby?

A Vibrant and Diverse Community of Schools

We are proud of our close knit community of schools and training providers in Derby. We work hard to create an environment that nurtures talent and facilitates innovation in the classroom. A significant number of our primary and secondary schools are rated Good and Outstanding and many of these schools are located in areas that experience high levels of social and economic disadvantage. This bears testimony to the talent and commitment of our teachers and leaders in our schools to offer the very best learning opportunities for our children.

Our communities are diverse and offer numerous opportunities to focus on specific areas and specialisms, whether you want to work in a faith based school, STEM learning environment, Early Years or SEND specialist school.
Changing Lives

Changing Lives

Working with students from all backgrounds, working in Derby gives you the chance to have a lasting effect on each and every one of their lives.

You can make a difference every single day by sharing your skills with tomorrow’s minds.
Improving the Community

Improving the Community

Students don’t just learn academically. As a mentor, you shape their thinking, develop their morals and expand their horizons – ultimately bettering the community of Derby.
Bettering Yourself

Bettering Yourself

Even when you’re the one at the front of the classroom, every day is a new chance to learn from your students and improve yourself.

No other career offers the opportunity for personal development quite like teaching.

Choose your route…

Teach First
Teach First is an on-the-job teacher training programme involving a 5-week introductory training course and 2 years of classroom-based learning to gain a PGDE.
2 Years | No Fees | Full Time
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School Direct Route
School Direct is a school-led teaching training course which allows you to be apart of a teaching training team within a school from day one.
1 Years | Up To £9,250.00 | Full Time / Part Time
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PGCE
PGCE offers 4 hours per week classroom attendance with tutorial opportunities and self-study.
2 years | From £3,500.00 | Part time
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Providers we work with

Landau Forte SCITT

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George Spencer Academy SCITT

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Transform Trust

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DTSA

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Teach First

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University of Derby

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The Northworthy Alliance

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Derby Early Years Teaching School

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Derby College

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