Ambition Institute

We are a national education charity and England’s largest professional development provider for teachers and school leaders. In 2024/25 1 in 9 teachers and leaders in England developed on our programmes.

Our mission is to help young people reach their full potential, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Join us and give every child the best possible start in life.

Hear more about the impact of teachers.

About Ambition Institute’s Teacher Training programme

Our teacher training programme is an 11-month in-school postgraduate programme. You’ll complete most of your training in your main placement school and will also gain further skills and experience in a contrasting school, giving you immediate opportunities to practise the theory you’ve learnt in a classroom.

On successful completion of the programme, you will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and 60 credits towards a master’s degree.

You can find more information about our teacher training programme and the locations you can train in by clicking ‘View jobs’.

Benefits

• Gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and achieve a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
• Receive 60 credits towards a master’s degree.
• Get weekly one-to-one support from a mentor and protected time for your wellbeing.
• Learn with England’s largest professional development provider for teachers and school leaders.
• Qualify as a teacher in 11 months.
• Train in a location that suits you.
• Receive interview questions and guidance ahead of your interview so you can feel confident and prepared.

Case studies

From law books to lesson plans: one teacher's journey from law school to the classroom

How one teacher returned to teach in the school where she was a pupil

From veterinary science to teaching science

Ofsted Outstanding Provider

Once you complete your teacher training, you’ll be known as an early career teacher (ECT) for the next two years of teaching. During these two years, you can receive a package of training and support through our ECT programme which has been awarded Outstanding by Ofsted.

How to apply

Click ‘View jobs’, navigate to our Graduate Teacher Training programme jobs, select your preferred region and apply.

Assessment only route to Qualified Teacher Status

If you are already a teacher with substantial experience, but do not have Qualified Teacher Status, our Assessment only route to QTS might be more suitable for you, as opposed to our Graduate Teacher Training programme. You can find out more about this route by clicking ‘View jobs’.