In these extraordinarily stressful times in which teachers are operating in, it’s inevitable that many will look for support. Similar to Kooth, the mental health service for pupils, Qwell’s anonymous service is now available for teaching staff.   You can visit the Qwell site here https://www.qwell.io/   Kooth/Qwell will be taking part in an online Mental … find out more Anonymous Mental Health Service for Teachers »

View our PGCE courses here. Apply via UCAS here. Visit our Initial Teacher Education page for more information and advice.

Our PGCE courses are available to view via this link. You will be able to make your applications from the 13th October – we hope you come back and visit us again then.

Our courses can be viewed on the gov.uk website from the 6th of October.  Applications can be made from the 13th October.

Visit us/UCAS in October to apply for your September 2021 place.

Applications for PGCE courses are still open via UCAS.  Interviews will be carried out online, with teaching tasks replaced with lesson plan presentations.  Information will be provided following the offer of an interview. Our conferences and training courses have been rescheduled/suspended.  We will update you once things start to return to normal. Stay safe. We … find out more COVID-19 »

In partnership with Carmel Teaching Alliance, we bring you a conference designed to help with the very real mental health issues in our schools today. We have worked hard to bring together some hugely inspiring key notes and workshops. Click on the details below to locate the booking form.

Launching on the 1st April 2020 I would like to make you aware of an exciting group which is forming through Campus Stockton Teaching Alliance. This is an opportunity for your school to get involved with a STEM network of Stockton Schools at primary, secondary and FE levels. The aim of the group is to … find out more New STEM Group for Stockton Schools »

Accredited by the BACP and a trusted delivery partner of the NHS, Kooth is a transformational digital mental health support service for young people. As a service, fully commissioned by TEWV NHS Foundation Trust across Teesside, North Yorkshire and County Durham, Kooth provides young people aged 11-18 years easy access to an online community of peers and a … find out more Is Kooth in your school yet? »

Qwell provides a safe, confidential way for teachers to access emotional, wellbeing and early intervention support for teachers in Stockton and Hartlepool. Qwell is free and requires no formal referral, instead only requiring the user to set up an account on the website. Qwell’s counselling team are fully qualified, under current professional membership and have years of … find out more An introduction to Qwell »

  So what are the Train to Teach events all about? Whether you’re in the final year of your studies or you fancy a career change, this could be the best starting point for you… Who is this event for? The Train to Teach event is designed for anyone who has a degree and is … find out more You want to Train to Teach? »

As previously, there are £26,000 tax-free bursaries on offer, which for 2020 to 2021 are available in physics, mathematics, modern foreign languages, chemistry and biology.  Other bursaries are on offer for other subjects including Geography, English, History, Religious Studies and Music.  Please click on the link below for further details. Phased bursaries have been expanded and are now … find out more Financial Incentives for Teacher Training 2020/21 »

If you’re thinking about training to teach, come and meet us at a teacher training event where we can provide a range of advice and guidance to support your application. It’s a great opportunity to ask all your questions about a career in teaching.  We’ve invited some of our current trainees to joins us to … find out more Thinking About Training to Teach in Sept 2020? »

Secure your place via our Bookings page. Our invited speaker, Chris Quigley, is a specialist in primary education and is best known for his inspiring talks, and his clear, easy to support materials.

If you are applying for a chemistry teacher training place for this September (2019) with us, this is a fantastic opportunity  The scheme is aimed at high-quality chemists, passionate about teaching chemistry. Successful candidates must secure a training place by September 2019 that leads to achieved QTS status, at an ITT provider or lead school with permission … find out more £28K Tax-Free Chemistry Scholarship »

If you are applying for a languages teacher training place for this September (2019) with us, this is a fantastic opportunity . . .  The scholarship scheme is aimed at high-quality linguists, passionate about teaching French, Spanish or German. Successful candidates must secure a training place by September 2019, which leads to achieving QTS status, at an ITT … find out more £28K Tax-Free Scholarship for Modern Foreign Languages Trainee Teachers »

If you are thinking of applying to train to become a Maths teacher this year, this is for you . . . Applications for the Mathematics Teacher Training Scholarships are open.  If awarded, not only does it provide an amazing £22K tax-free bursary during your first year of training but also additional support such as membership of … find out more £22K Tax-Free Bursary for Trainee Maths Teachers »

We’ve had a fantastic response to our ITE programme.  While we’re busy meeting new candidates, we thought we’d introduce you to our first ITE 2019 student, Jess! ” I found the interview day really enjoyable, mostly because the panel were so friendly, they made me feel at ease for the whole day! It was great to … find out more Initial Teacher Education 2019! »

BOOKINGS CLOSE TODAY (Wednesday 24th Oct), for the ‘Challenging Students’ Conference to allow our venue hosts to prepare for this fantastic event.  Don’t miss out. 

Book your SLT’s places on the leadership course that will make a difference.  In a joint conference with Middlesbrough Schools’ Teaching Alliance, we will be welcoming Paul Dix and Richard McCann to the floor. The conference is Middlesbrough FC Legends Lounge on 15th November.  Click here to find out more.

Emails are on their way to advise of change of date for the celebration event.  

Invites are on their way.  Don’t forget to let us know whether you can or can’t come along by visiting the bookings page.

Fully funded MFL course – places available . . .

    Nationally recognised CPD for school and college staff For primary, secondary and further education staff at all levels, from classroom leadership to senior leadership / headship.    

Before we dive into 2017/18, there are a number of areas to celebrate from our teaching alliance work with local schools and colleges . . . It’s been a busy and productive year for Campus Stockton Teaching Alliance. Many thanks to all of our partners in collaborating to support our schools and colleges in providing … find out more Newsletter, July 2017 »

A great big thank you to all those who attended our celebration evening at Northfield School & Sports College. Congratulations to all those who received their certificates and alliance pin badges at the event. We wish you all great success and hope that the alliance is able to contribute to your career journey again soon! … find out more Celebration Success! »

An evening has been planned to celebrate all the hard work, participation and achievements so far.  The invite is open to all of our partners, member schools, course leaders and their course delegates.  Click on the invitation below to visit our bookings page to accept your place.

In this month’s newsletter, as spring approaches, it seems like a great time to update all our partners and members on some of the exciting ways that CSTA is working to support schools, academies and colleges across our area.            

“. . . free to participants. In addition, the sum of £900 will be paid to the home school . . .”     Campus Stockton Teaching Alliance has been successful in a joint bid for funding with North East Teaching Schools.  Funding has been secured for a Targeted Leadership Support Program. This is to … find out more NETS Leadership Targeted Support Programme – Feb 2017 »

BOOK 4 PLACES, GET A 5TH FREE!

  Come and spend some time in one of our Partnership schools, you will:   Be welcomed by the Headteacher and Partnership Manager Observe a few lessons (if you attend during teaching hours) and tour the school Meet with our current/ past trainees Have the opportunity to ask any questions about routes into teaching, funding … find out more THINKING ABOUT TEACHING? »

Pupil Voice is a FREE course for teaching assistants wanting to develop the use of pupil voice and structured conversations to improve outcomes for pupils. Pupil Voice  

Professional accreditation and a bursary for schools is available. All training is free to schools and participants . . .

Excellence at UPS – for those wishing to progress through the upper pay scale . . . Aspiring Senior Leaders – middle leaders, read on . . .

MATHS PHYSICS      

The government white paper stresses the importance of a school led system and we have been working hard at the Teaching Alliance to ensure that our offer is as relevant as possible to all Stockton schools. May I take this opportunity to say a huge thank you . . .

Our Teaching Assistant of Excellence programme starts in October 2016. Places are limited . . .  

Do you have middle leaders you’d like to retain and develop whilst seeing a measurable impact on pupil outcomes? Teaching Leaders is now receiving applications for its 2016 TL Primary and TL Fellows cohorts. Teaching Leaders works exclusively with schools in challenging contexts helping them to transform pupil outcomes by developing their middle leaders through two selective leadership … find out more Teaching Leaders »

Starts 4th February!  Book your place now . . .      

Future Leaders is a leadership development programme for those who share our commitment to eradicating educational disadvantage, and have the talent and commitment to become headteachers of challenging schools within three years. Please refer to our Leadership section for more details. The deadline for applications is 11th January, 2016.  

December 2015

Welcome to the Archimedes Maths Hub led by Carmel College, Darlington. “We are together seeking to provide a centre of excellence in order to support mathematical education throughout the North East. Our young people have the potential to be the best in the world. Our aim is to support schools in the development of teaching … find out more MathsHUB Archimedes NE »

Our teaching alliance is for all schools in Stockton, whether you are a primary, secondary or FE College.