WHY CHOOSE US?
What Makes Us Different?
We are a small provider, with a nurturing ethos and an amazing partnership of schools. Our vision ‘Rooted In Evidence, Reaching for Excellence’; underpins our offer of a distinctive combination of subject specialisms rather than a purely generalist training combined with a strong emphasis on high quality school-based input; an expectation to exceed the Teachers’ Standards; a partnership which is made up of primary, special and middle schools and comprises a mixture of large and small, urban and rural, faith schools, local authority and academy settings. Our schools are predominantly located in Stoke-on-Trent, and across Staffordshire, not just the north of the county.
WE WANT OUR TEACHERS TO BE:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement of intent
We are building a partnership that is ambitious in relation to its diversity, equity and inclusion responsibilities and expects to be held to account in relation to these. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging for everybody in our partnership where we embrace our unique diversities. We recognise that there are inequities in the education system that we wish to challenge, including barriers in the workforce and the curriculum. We are looking to particularly accelerate our endeavours over the next 3-5 years. Our specific action plan will tackle existing barriers that we have identified and prioritised – recognising that there is always more to do, as we work towards our inclusive values.
We will go further to ensure that all our practices, support the removal of systematic discrimination underpinned by our shared ambition to improve the life chances and opportunities for KNSTE colleagues, our beginning teachers, teacher educators and the learners in their communities
Interested in becoming a teacher?
Why not attend one of upcoming events and find out more about our course.
Thinking about becoming a teacher?
Why not take your first steps with this free online course from the Open University. Click here to access the course.
Ready to make your application?
Applications for 2022 entry are now open and you can apply for our course via the DfE Apply system.
Interested in Assessment Only?
The AO route is intended for very experienced graduate teachers without QTS. Applicants will have a wealth of prior teaching experience. To find out more about the Assessment Only (AO) programme click HERE.
Interested in becoming a teacher?
Why not attend one of upcoming events and find out more about our course.
Thinking about becoming a teacher?
Why not take your first steps with this free online course from the Open University. Click here to access the course.
Are you hoping to become a teacher in the future?
If so, LISTEN NOW to hear an interview we did with Seabridge Radio to find out more about training to teach with KNSTE and how you can join our programme. You can even hear the radio jingle at the end of the interview. Thank you to Seabridge Radio for having us!
Release your Superpower….Teach!
Interested in Assessment Only?
The AO route is intended for very experienced graduate teachers without QTS. Applicants will have a wealth of prior teaching experience. To find out more about the Assessment Only (AO) programme click HERE.
Ready to make your application?
Applications for 2022 entry are now open and you can apply for our course via the DfE Apply system.
CTeach Regional Provider
We are delighted to be part of The Chartered College of Teaching's regional provider network for the prestigious CTeach Award.
Download Our Brochure
We are looking forward to sharing our programme with applicants looking to start with us in 2022/23. Our flexible (two year) programme also continues to be popular. Download Brochure.
NASBTT Podcast
Di Swift, Executive SCITT Director at Keele and North Staffordshire Teacher Education discuses the vital role teacher educators play in the journery of a trainee teacher. LISTEN NOW.
Impact Journal Case Study
Read our recent case study in the Chartered College's Impact journal on Teachers' use of the Curriculum Design Coherence Model in the Primary school.