From initial teacher training to senior leadership, we offer a range of professional development within a nurturing and committed community of Hackney schools. We aim to support and develop teachers at every level via a comprehensive range of courses delivered by a network of committed experts. View the full Professional Pathway
Leadership exchange programme
or leadership placements.
Opportunities to support HTSA programme delivery
National Leaders of Education,
Local Leaders of Education.
Bespoke peer coaching and mentoring.
Access to partnership group meetings and
annual headteacher conference.
Looking to take your first steps into teaching? Train with the Hackney Teaching Schools’ Alliance and get your career off to a strong start with our postgraduate teacher apprenticeship, and continue your journey along our professional pathway with some of Hackney’s most successful schools.
The HTSA is a long-standing, supportive partnership of 16 schools incorporating nursery, primary, secondary and specialist provision. The alliance is steered by our executive board which comprises of two outstanding National Teaching Schools, Kingsmead Primary School and Clapton Girls' Academy, an outstanding National Support School, Stormont House School, and Millfields Community School. Along with our network of partnership schools we work to improve the quality of teaching and leadership through effective collaboration and personalised support. Who we are
We offer a structured training route going beyond Initial Teacher Training all the way to senior leadership. Our high retention of teachers is based on our reputation for excellence in Initial Teacher Training, and many of our former trainees are now successful teachers in our schools.
The schools in our network are diverse and we carefully match trainees with their placement school to ensure a successful fit, and outcomes for each trainee and the class they are placed in. While you gain invaluable experience in the classroom, you will be supported by knowledgeable experts from within our schools who will mentor you towards Qualified Teacher Status and your PGCE.
Our apprenticeship is a school-led, employment-based route which means that you will earn the inner London Unqualified Teacher’s salary during your training and there are no tuition fees to pay, as they are met by the apprenticeship levy.
We offer a supportive local network led by specialists with expertise in teacher development, and the opportunity to access additional high-quality professional development through our tailor-made HTSA training programme which is designed to complement the course elements led by our partner university, London Metropolitan University.
What you can expect:
Fortnightly face-to-face training sessions at LMU’s Holloway Road campus in Islington, combined with school-based off-the-job training, which makes up 20% of the overall course.
An online reflective portfolio for academic assignments, which allows evidence-building for QTS and EPA (End Point Assessment).
Access to the University’s facilities, e.g. the university library, resources, Students’ Union, student support services and campus facilities.
LMU’s Focus on the London Context: Training designed to meet the needs of apprentices working in London schools.
A course that is underpinned by the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
Professional and academic support from a highly experienced team of tutors, all of whom are ITT professionals. Tutors make regular visits to observe and ensure that trainees are on track.
Quality Assurance from the university’s ITT team, to advise and ensure that individual school programmes are viable and compliant.
Proof of the following qualifications will be required if you are invited to interview with us:
GCSE English Language (Grade 4/C)
GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C)
GCSE Science (Grade 4/C)
Degree certificate
Any postgraduate qualifications (if applicable).
(Advisory Point 1)
Inner London salary of £27,252*
*This figure may change slightly dependent on the outcome of statutory consultations.
The Hackney Teaching & Schools’ Alliance ECT programme is a successful professional development opportunity for early career teachers.
The programme will equip teachers from a wide range of training providers to work in inner London schools. Our ECT Programme draws on the experience of expert practitioners, meeting the needs of new teachers through a range of practical input. Sessions are lively, thought-provoking and supportive with demonstrable impact.
Who is the training aimed at?
Early Career Teachers at primary phase
What is the duration of the training?
1 full day session every half term and 1 twilight session every half term
£850 for alliance members
£1100 for non-alliance members
The Hackney Teaching Schools’ Alliance’s Successful Classroom Practice course is a hands-on, practical course for primary school teachers in their second or third year of their careers to ensure that post-ECT year, they are supported to hone their classroom skills and develop as outstanding practitioners.
By harnessing the professional learning techniques which we know have the most impact in the classroom - peer observation, self-reflection, and collaboration - delegates will work together to explore best practice, define what successful teaching and learning looks like, and embed this in their classrooms.
Primary school teachers in their second or third year of teaching, who demonstrate the ability to become highly effective practitioners. They must demonstrate a strong commitment to professional development and improving their classroom practice, and willing to be reflect, collaborate and open up their classrooms to their peers and to SLEs. Teachers attending should be willing to summarise the impact of their learning in a presentation to senior HTSA staff.
This is a six part course is taught via three live sessions with three gap tasks in between.
Participants will cover the following as well as much more:
Building a positive climate for learning
Understanding the learning journey
Responding to the needs of learners
Harnessing formative assessment throughout lessons
The final full-day course will be presented by Mark Burns, the author of Teaching Backwards. It will draw on learning in his bestselling book. It will focus on unpicking and analysing teaching practice, before applying ‘thinking steps’ to planning for progression through a module of learning or topic. Primary school teachers who have completed the whole course will finish the day presenting to a panel of HTSA senior staff.
HTSA members receive one free place
£600 - Per extra place for HTSA members
£900 - Per place for external schools
The Hackney Teaching Schools’ Alliance is delighted to offer this highly interactive and practical programme for all school staff in middle-leadership roles. By identifying and developing the skills and qualities required for effective leadership, participants are given the tools to manage, lead, and inspire their teams – now and in the future.
Those currently in, or potentially moving into middle leadership roles. We are looking for the high-performers of the future If you believe you have the ambition, commitment, confidence, passion and courage to face the challenges of management and leadership in our schools, we encourage you to apply. If you want to encourage a culture of healthy challenge, celebration, high-achievement, emotional intelligence and trust in school, this is the programme for you.
Our course will be delivered in partnership with the UCL Institute of Education and will result in the university awarding a certificate of completion to successful participants.
