North Tyneside SCITT was established in 2004 and continues to be judged as an outstanding provider by Ofsted.

We are proud to be the only outstanding initial teacher training provider in the region.

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Be equipped with the necessary subject knowledge and practical skills to be able to teach anywhere!

Routes Available for 2026-27

We now offer a number of teaching pathways. This includes:

Primary Education:
  • Age phase 3 - 7 years old (Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1) provider led route (N73 -  2C4L)
  • Age phase 5 - 11 years old (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) provider led route (N73 -  2ZPF)
Primary Education with Physical Education Specialism:
  • Age phase 5 - 11 years old (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2) provider led route (N73 - 2Q9L)

Secondary Physical Education:

  • Age phase 11 - 16 years old (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) provider led route (N73 - 2LFK)

For further information about the PE specialism routes, please visit the North East Partnership website.

 

Train to Teach Online Information Event
Wednesday 11th February 2026 from 5.00pm-6.00pm

Thinking about becoming a teacher? Three Rivers Teaching School Hub is hosting a collaborative online information webinar with local ITT providers to help you take your first step into teaching.

This webinar will feature:

• Insights into teacher training opportunities across the North East.
• A chance to hear from and ask questions to multiple providers, including:

Whether you’re interested in Primary or Secondary teaching, this event will provide valuable information on how to start your teaching journey.

For further information and to register you attendance please click <<<HERE>>> 

We look forward to seeing you there!


This unique post-graduate training route will equip you with the knowledge, skills and understanding to become a highly effective primary school teacher.

In our 2025 trainee satisfaction survey all (100%) of our completing graduates said they were VERY satisfied with the overall quality of the course.

North Tyneside teacher training provider celebrating outstanding Ofsted

We are absolutely delighted that our very special primary and early years programme has been recognised by Ofsted!

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