Overview

Introduction

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to train as a teacher with Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust and partner schools.

Our Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training pathways allow you to work alongside outstanding practitioners across a wide range of schools across the North East.

We will train you to become a qualified teacher, specialising in the primary phase or in your chosen secondary school subject.

Our lead schools for ITT are:

Cardinal Hume Gateshead

St Thomas More Blaydon

St Bede’s Lanchester

Search for one of these schools and then select your chosen subject and preferred training location.

Train to Teach webinars – scan the QR code or clink the link here to book a place on a call

Our accredited providers

Applications open in October 2025 for training placements starting in September 2026.

Finance and Bursaries

Visit the Get into Teaching site for full information on financial incentives for postgraduate non-salaried teacher training courses in 2026 / 2027.

Three types of funding available for teacher training. You may be eligible to receive some or all of them, depending on your circumstances. These are:

1. A tax-free bursary or scholarship,
2. A tuition fee loan and maintenance loan
3. Additional financial support if you’re a parent or have a disability

An overview of the bursaries and scholarships available can be found in the tables below.

For full terms and conditions, please visit https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-support/scholarships-and-bursaries or the Get Into Teaching website – Teacher training bursaries | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK (education.gov.uk).

The application process is through the Government’s application gateway. For further information please scan the following: