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The latest thinking from our team of experts and our community of frontline educators.
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Applying for teacher training? Everything you need to know
As you research your options for getting into teaching you may find yourself wondering ‘what exactly do I need to consider and do if I want to train to teach?’.
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“I absolutely believe that great teachers can transform lives”: why high-quality teacher training is important
Jon Sparkes, whose school will be hosting Ambition Institute trainees, discusses why he believes Ambition's Teacher Training programme will set you up to change lives.
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How a mentor can help trainee teachers thrive
On Ambition’s Teacher Training Programme, you'll train in school and gain hands-on experience in the classroom. This means you will quickly start to achieve your goal of making a positive difference to young people. And your mentor will be there to support you every step of the way.
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From law books to lesson plans: one teacher's journey from law school to the classroom
Current teacher, Rob Larkin, discusses how he found a rewarding career in the classroom after studying law.
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How our teacher training will help you become an effective teacher
Sarah Bagshaw-McCormick details how Ambition Institute's teacher training has been designed to support new trainees to become effective teachers through evidence-based learning.
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Time travelling teacher trainees: advice from the experts
We’ve asked some current and former teachers to revisit their initial teacher training. They discuss specialising in a subject, the benefits of practicing what you learn, and having access to evidenced learning materials. Learn more