The impact is infinite
Teaching is one of the most rewarding careers, offering the chance to make a vital difference in the lives of young people and help shape the future of society. At Teach West London, we pride ourselves on our trainee-focused, supportive learning environment and our intellectually stimulating evidence-based programme.
As the school-based teacher training provider for both primary and secondary education, we are proud to be part of the Twyford CofE AcademiesTrust, the top-performing multi-academy trust (MAT) in the country.
Accredited by the Department for Education (DfE) to deliver Initial Teacher Training (ITT), we strive to deliver an exciting and innovative teacher training programme by collaborating with our placement schools in the West London boroughs of Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon and Hounslow. This allows you to choose where you train, gaining hands-on classroom experience in a collaborative and high-achieving environment.
Start your teaching journey with Teach West London and make a real difference.
There are many benefits when you embark on a career in teaching:
- Make a lasting impact – teaching is more than a job; it’s a chance to shape lives and inspire future generations.
- Exciting & rewarding – every day brings new challenges and growth opportunities, both personally and professionally.
- Thriving community – join a supportive network of teachers across West London, benefiting from collaboration, shared resources, and professional learning communities.
- Clear career path – gain internationally recognised qualifications while working with a subject or age group you love. Many trainees advance to leadership roles within five years, earning at least £40,000.
- Competitive Salary – salaried trainees earn between £25,750 – £27,250 in their training year. After earning Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), salaries start at £36,412 - £38,766, with steady increases.
Funding support – non-salaried trainees may receive tax-free bursaries (£5,000-£29,000) or scholarships (£28,000-£31,000) for selected subjects, plus student loan maintenance support.
Excellent benefits – enjoy job security, generous holiday leave, pension schemes, keyworker housing, and a career with true purpose and satisfaction.
Start your journey in teaching today and unlock a future full of possibilities!
The first step to becoming a qualified teacher in the UK is to commence an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programme.
If you’re interested in teaching in West London, find out why you should train with Teach West London.
All Teach West London courses are full time and lead to QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) within one year.
If you’d like to find out if you qualify for the ITT programme, see our entry requirements in Who can teach?
If you're all ready to submit an application, check out How to apply for details of next steps.
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You could also join one of our upcoming Get into Teaching Events in person or online.
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If you have any questions about pursuing a career in teaching in primary or secondary school or would like to know more about our programme, please register your interest to receive more details or email [email protected] or call Teach West London on 020 3301 3180.
If you are ready to begin your ITT application process, select the How to Apply button below.
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