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Kingsbridge EIP SCITT is a well established school-led teacher training provider. Over the years, we have successfully helped thousands of graduates achieve their dreams of becoming a qualified teacher through our dynamic and high-quality pathway into teaching for decades.

We are proud to work in partnership with a strong network of schools and hubs across the North-West to support local communities in growing and developing the teachers of tomorrow. Kingsbridge SCITT provides a range of school-based training routes to achieve Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). 

Kingsbridge are passionate about education and dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people. We know that high-quality teaching – every day, for all pupils – is the most significant factor in improving outcomes, especially for the most disadvantaged. We believe that every lesson is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Join us to shape the lives of future generations and start your rewarding teaching career today. 

Sue Darbyshire | Strategic Director of Kingsbridge EIP SCITT

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Why Choose Kingsbridge?

There is a forensic focus on trainee wellbeing, curriculum and quality assurance processes which mean that the quality of the training is very high.

Haili Hughes, June 2024

The curriculum has effectively prepared me for classroom challenges and equipped me with strategies for effective teaching and learning. Additionally, the emphasis on reflective practice has been instrumental in my professional growth.

Trainee, June 2024

I am happy to be in a Blackburn school because it’s my home town. I feel comfortable, travelling is less anxious for me, and the schools are very welcoming and diverse, and can support my learning needs. I feel privileged to be a member of the school community in my home town.

Trainee, 2025

Training to teach at a school within the ATC Trust has been such a fantastic opportunity. The school fosters a warm and welcoming environment which nurtures trainee teachers to excel in the profession and really brings the sense of collaboration and belonging to life. The support I have received at this school has truly set me up for success. My mentor has been exceedingly supportive throughout the whole process and has provided crucial advice that I will remember throughout my whole teaching career. I feel incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to work in a school such as Platt Bridge Community School.

Trainee, 2025

I wanted to work at Witton Park Academy due to how close it was. I wanted to contribute to and feel part of my local community. I was also drawn to how diverse the school is. From the start of my placement, I’ve really felt welcomed as part of the team—staff have been supportive and encouraging, which has made a big difference to my development. Training through Kingsbridge alongside this placement has been really valuable, in giving me both the academic input and the practical classroom experience to build my confidence and refine my teaching practice.

Trainee, Secondary, 2025

I’ve been training at Bowland for 5 weeks now and I’m absolutely loving it! I wanted to train at Bowland because of their reputation as a top performing school and I wanted the opportunity to share my passion for Maths with the students there. I’ve been able to do this and so much more! The students have a genuine interest for Maths and an eagerness to learn. I look forward to each and every day there as the staff at Bowland are supportive and have made me feel welcome and part of the team from day one!

Trainee, Secondary, 2025

At Witton Park, we have welcomed the opportunity to work in partnership with Kingsbridge; it enables us to provide high-quality trainees with high-quality support in our school. New staff bringing fresh, up-to-date practice and ideas is always a healthy addition to any organisation – we are no different. We have a duty to the profession to provide new, aspiring teachers with opportunities to develop! We all started somewhere. 30 years ago someone gave me a chance and even now I am grateful for that. I want to help others to be part of one of the most amazing careers that anyone can have.

HT 2025

As a Kingsbridge graduate myself, I know that the programme provides trainees with high-quality subject and pedagogical knowledge combined with the opportunity to implement this straight into classroom practice. The relationship trainees have with their school-based mentor is crucial: mentors provide a delicate balance of support and challenge to encourage trainees to step out of their comfort zone. We have a number of Kingsbridge graduates employed at Platt Bridge: they are exceptionally well prepared for their ECT years. Kingsbridge is a great way to shape trainee teachers to support your own in school recruitment through a ‘grow your own’ model.

HT 2025

Mission Statement

Through our high-quality curriculum, inspirational mentoring and strong relationships with partnership schools, Kingsbridge prepares future teachers and leaders who share in our vision of ‘making a difference’ and are committed to upholding our core values.

Proud to be a member of Achievement Through Collaboration Trust

Achievement Through Collaboration is a Charitable School Trust comprising a group of strong primary and secondary schools across Blackpool, Blackburn, Wigan, and Lancashire. The Trust is also an accredited ITT provider, operating a network of Teacher Training Hubs across the North-West to deliver high-quality teacher training programmes in schools and trusts working together to advance education in the public benefit.