Why trainee teachers recommend Inspiring Leaders Teacher Training

With teacher training applications now open for the new academic year, it’s more important than ever to choose the right provider – one that will empower you to develop, reflect, and thrive in your teaching journey.

Training to teach is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have, but it can be  demanding. The quality of support and sense of community you receive can make all the difference.

At Inspiring Leaders Teacher Training, we’re proud of the relationships we build with our trainees and the professional and personal growth we see during the year. Our approach is rooted in a pedagogical programme informed by current teaching research and practice, combined with a genuine commitment to wellbeing and professional development.

But don’t just take our word for it – here’s what our most recent trainees had to say about their experience.

Our Support

“Thank you for all of your support this year. I have really enjoyed this year and felt that I am leaving a much better teacher than I started. I feely really happy that I chose to do a SCITT with Inspiring Leaders and would recommend this route to anyone who is considering teaching.”

“Phil was an amazing mentor. His advice and guidance were always given in a kind and supportive manner. When giving constructive criticism I never felt judged. He was invaluable in my journey.”

“The team are always there no matter what and they never make my concerns feel like a problem. Always at the end of the phone or an email to reassure any worries.”

“The support and the advise and help with my employment was really helpful and that they were with us at every step.”

“My placement mentor gave fantastic feedback and support on all areas of teaching and learning. Allowed me to get on with growing as a teacher and trying new things in the classroom to develop my practice.”

“Thank you for all your support and help during my time on the course, I’ve learnt so much during my time on the course and it has well equipped me to go onto my teaching career. I’ve really enjoyed my time and made some amazing memories and friends for life!”

Our Programme

“I found that the training on Early Years has been useful for helping me to specialise and understand this area of teaching thoroughly. I feel very prepared for teaching in LKS1 and EYFS.”

“All aspects of the curriculum were covered in depth and to a high-quality standard providing me with a higher level of knowledge and understanding that I could apply in my taught lessons. The teaching and learning sessions were probably most important and impacted my understanding of lesson / curriculum design and how to deliver successful meaningful and engaging lessons to cater to diverse learners.”

“The ITAP weeks were really beneficial. We were able to go and see how other schools work and impact their children.”

“The training days were fantastic. Being thrown in at the deep end into the classroom and learning in the environment has been hugely beneficial.”

“All of the training we received links our teaching practice together – e.g. questioning, modelling, cognitive science, SEND. We acquired interlinking knowledge to become excellent practitioners.”

“I found the training really helped me understand the foundations of becoming a teacher especially around behaviour management and modelling. My confidence has skyrocketed and the progress I have made from the first lesson to now, thank you so much.”

Trainee Survey Results

We’re delighted that our 2024–25 cohort reflected so positively on their experience with us. In our most recent trainee survey:

We asked our trainees how likely they were to recommend our training to other aspiring teachers: 4.79 out of 5

We asked our trainees how they would rate our overall programme: 4.89 out of 5

These results reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering a training experience that is both academically strong and personally supportive.

Looking Ahead

As we prepare to welcome our next cohort, we’re excited to continue building on the strengths that make Inspiring Leaders Teacher Training such a supportive and successful place to train.

Choosing the right provider is about more than just location or qualification – it’s about joining a programme that understands you and invests in your future.

 

If you’re considering applying this year, we’d love you to hear more from our team and our alumni. You can book into any of our online information sessions or see what life is like in one of our schools during a school experience day.