The Grand Union Teacher Training Partnership

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The Grand Union Teacher Training Partnership PGCE courses in Secondary Business, Design &Technology (including food), English, History,
Maths,

The Grand Union Training Partnership is an initial teacher training consortium
centred on five 11-18 comprehensive schools situated in villages and small
towns West of Northampton. As well as these five partnership schools the
scheme has close ties with a further three Associate Schools, two of which are
in Milton Keynes. Most of our recruits come from the Northampton and the Milton
Keynes area and the scheme is very conscious of its role in training local people
for employment in their home area. We provide Secondary PGCE courses, validated by The University of Leicester,
in Business Studies, English, History, Mathematics, Modern Foreign Languages,
Physical Education, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. We aim to give trainees,
whom we refer to as Associate Teachers, as much practical experience of working
in the partnership schools as possible. Each Associate Teacher's work and
programme of study is supervised by a Mentor who will take a close interest in
your development as a subject teacher and colleague. This part of the course is
complemented by a general professional studies programme provided in
co-operation with The University of Leicester. Our overall aim is to produce reflective professionals confident in applying for
and starting their first jobs as secondary school teachers. Over half of our
Associate Teachers take up their first teaching posts in the schemes partnership
schools. As a school centred scheme we are able to ensure that Associate Teachers are
involved in the classroom right from the start of the course, observing experienced
teachers teach and then gradually developing their confidence and ability to take
an increasing responsibility for the planning and delivery of lessons. Associate Teachers form close working relationships with their mentors and with
other colleagues in the departments in which they are placed. The views of the Associate Teachers are valued.They attend regular 'consultative
committee' meetings so that concerns and suggestions can be responded to
and acted upon.

We’re at Rushden Lakes today. Pop by if you’re in the area and come and talk to us about training to teach. We’re in the...
15/10/2026

We’re at Rushden Lakes today. Pop by if you’re in the area and come and talk to us about training to teach. We’re in the lilac shed between Flannels and Bewiched Coffee.

The GUTP trainees are working hard today in their 'assessment for learning' workshop.
12/10/2026

The GUTP trainees are working hard today in their 'assessment for learning' workshop.

If you're thinking about becoming a teacher, why not join us for an online information evening? Email gutprecruitment@sp...
28/09/2026

If you're thinking about becoming a teacher, why not join us for an online information evening? Email [email protected] to register.

Lisa is our GUTP maths subject leader and we are so proud to have her working with us to produce excellent maths teacher...
27/09/2026

Lisa is our GUTP maths subject leader and we are so proud to have her working with us to produce excellent maths teachers for our local schools.

Well done Lisa, this is well deserved!

We are incredibly proud to share that Mrs Storey was nominated and is a finalist in the Northampton Education Awards! This recognition is well deserved as Mrs Storey goes above and beyond for her students, staff and she also leads on training Maths teachers for the GUTP!

The 2026-27 GUTP Trainees are off to a fantastic start with first practice teaches happening this week.If you would like...
22/09/2026

The 2026-27 GUTP Trainees are off to a fantastic start with first practice teaches happening this week.

If you would like this to be you next year, applications will open in October and we can't wait to hear from you. Email queries should be addressed to [email protected]

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2026!!Well done to this years trainees who all graduated last week. Please keep in touch with u...
01/07/2026

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2026!!

Well done to this years trainees who all graduated last week. Please keep in touch with us and let us know how you're all doing.

22/06/2026
Our trainees have made it to the penultimate week of the course!Well done everyone. It's been lovely the last few days t...
18/06/2026

Our trainees have made it to the penultimate week of the course!

Well done everyone. It's been lovely the last few days to see you all and hear about what you are proud of and see examples of your achievements.

Don't forget to register for our open event. Talk to us about what training to teach is really like and ask all your que...
16/06/2026

Don't forget to register for our open event. Talk to us about what training to teach is really like and ask all your questions, we can't wait to see you!

Our final open event of the year is taking place next week. Please email gutprecruitment@sponne.org.uk with your subject...
11/06/2026

Our final open event of the year is taking place next week. Please email [email protected] with your subject of interest to register for the event. We look forward to meeting you online on the 18th June.

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The Grand Union Training Partnership, Sponne School, Brackley Road
Towcester
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