The Turing Teaching Alliance
The Turing Teaching Alliance is a partnership of local secondary schools, led by Turing House School. We offer an excellent place to train to teach, with a supportive, tailored experience delivered in collaboration with St Mary’s University.
We are proud to offer Lead Partner PGCE courses beginning in
September 2026, which lead to both Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in
Education (PGCE) with Master’s-level credits. The Lead Partner route is a government initiative designed to
place schools at the heart of Initial Teacher Education, ensuring that trainees are immersed in the
realities of school life from the outset.
Why train with us?
All schools in our Alliance have extensive experience in teacher training and are committed to supporting trainees. We value the energy, commitment, and fresh perspectives that aspiring teachers bring to our school communities.
Courses offered:
- English
- Maths
- Science - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
- Spanish
- PE
- RE
- Geography
- History
- Computer Science
Entry requirements:
To apply, candidates must:
- Hold an undergraduate degree from a UK university (or equivalent). A 2:1 classification is preferred, but strong candidates with a 2:2 and additional experience or qualifications will be considered.
- Have GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in English Language and Mathematics.
- For PE and Science subjects, a GCSE grade 4 (C) in Science is also required.
- Meet the physical and mental fitness requirements set by the Department for Education (see St Mary’s University website for details).
Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE):
If your degree is not in the subject you wish to teach, you may be eligible for a funded SKE course to boost your subject knowledge before starting your training.
International applicants:
If you studied outside the UK, visit UK ENIC (formerly NARIC) to check the equivalency of your qualifications.
School experience:
We highly recommend gaining experience by observing lessons in a UK secondary school. This will help you reflect on teaching and understand the role of a professional educator.
We are offering a school experience morning on Wednesday 2nd July. Please note that places are limited. Please click on the link and search for Turing House School to book.
How to apply:
Applications for courses open in October 2025. To view and apply for available courses:
- Visit the Find postgraduate teacher training service and search for Turing House Teaching Alliance.
- Use the Apply for teacher training portal.
Support and advice:
Register with Get Into Teaching, the Department for Education’s free advice service. You'll be matched with a specialist adviser who can help you prepare your application and advise on funding, including bursaries, scholarships, and student finance.
You can also search for Train To Teach events near you via the Train To Teach website.
Training bursaries and scholarships:
If you're training to become a teacher in England through a tuition fee-based course that leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), you may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship to support your studies.
Bursary or scholarship eligibility depends on:
- Your highest relevant academic qualification
- The subject you are training to teach
If you’re a non-UK applicant, refer to:
Scholarships are awarded to high-calibre candidates in specific subjects. They are applied for separately through the relevant subject body and offered instead of bursaries.
Scholarships are typically awarded to applicants with a:
- First-class degree
- 2:1
- Master’s
- PhD
- In some cases, candidates with a 2:2 and significant relevant experience may also be considered.
In addition to financial support, scholarships offer:
- Tax-free funding
- Membership of the relevant professional body
- Access to subject-specific events and webinars
- Online and in-person workshops
- Mentoring and coaching by subject specialists
- Classroom resources
- A community of current and former scholars
- Continuing professional development (CPD) and networking opportunities during and after training
Scholarship applications must be made directly to the relevant scholarship body. Full details are available on the Get Into Teaching website.
For complete guidance on eligibility and funding, see the official Initial Teacher Training (ITT) bursary: funding manual.
Further queries
Should you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us
at traintoteach@turinghouseschool.org.uk.