wHY YOU SHOULD Choose
the CSPTSA for your training
wHY YOU SHOULD Choose
the CSPTSA for your training
Supporting schools in Bradford & Keighley for over 10 years
Training with CSPTSA provided me with the opportunity to experience teaching in brilliant schools with wonderful children! Training within Catholic Schools allowed me to feel part of the whole community and gave me exceptional support throughout the whole course. Whether you continue your journey after training with the CSPTSA or not, the support is continuous and I am able to ask for help to improve my career as a teacher when I need to. Thank you so much!
Amy Hartley, School Direct Trainee, 2019
Classteacher at Grove House Primary School
Amy Hartley, School Direct Trainee, 2019
Classteacher at Grove House Primary School
I cannot fault the support that I have received during my NQT year in the CSPTSA. They have always been there for advice or support and the training received was always very informative, useful and bespoke to my every need. The hard work, leadership and organisation from the partnership has been excellent and provided me with the confidence to make a positive change to children everyday. I would thoroughly recommend the CSPTSA, the spiritual family you get to join and the future they help provide for you.
Chris Spillane, School Direct Trainee, 2018
Classteacher at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Chris Spillane, School Direct Trainee, 2018
Classteacher at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Training as part of the CSPTSA gave me the opportunity to work and learn in excellent schools. The Catholic ethos within the schools was apparent through the children’s behaviour and the support of the staff, which helped me to reach my goals. The support was outstanding and continues into your NQT year and beyond as you flourish throughout your career and become part of your school’s community.
Amy Mitchell, School Direct Trainee, 2018
Classteacher at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Amy Mitchell, School Direct Trainee, 2018
Classteacher at St Matthew's Catholic Primary School
Training with CSPTSA has allowed me to experience teaching in amazing schools containing brilliant children. The support I received was outstanding and continuous. Working in a Catholic School provides an extremely supportive network within a family. The support continues from the CSPTSA as an NQT through into an RQT development programme. The CSPTSA give me support and allow me to ask for training in areas I feel I require to improve my career.
Julie McGovern, School Direct Trainee, 2017
Classteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Keighley
Julie McGovern, School Direct Trainee, 2017
Classteacher at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Keighley
The training with the CSPTSA was supportive, flexible and ever-present. On completion of my course I was employed by a partnership school and I am now gaining further development on the RQT Programme, together with the other members of our original School Direct cohort.
Olivia Breen, School Direct Trainee, 2016
Classteacher at St Francis Catholic Primary School
Olivia Breen, School Direct Trainee, 2016
Classteacher at St Francis Catholic Primary School
17 Primary Schools, 2 Secondary Schools, 1 amazing experience
17 Primary Schools, 2 Secondary Schools, 1 amazing experience
Our schools have excellent transport links by rail or car. We border Leeds, North Yorkshire, Lancashire and Halifax and have a diverse and rewarding range of schools. We are a Catholic Partnership, but like lots of our children, parents and teachers, you do not have to be Catholic to be a part of what we do.
You will be immersed in school life straightaway, part of our family. You will receive bespoke on the job training from a mentor, overseen by our Lead Mentor. We provide much of the training in partnership with St Mary's Teaching School and Bishop Konstant Catholic Multi-Academy Trust meaning you will get to see life in schools across West Yorkshire.
We have:
Wonderful Children
Amazing Parents
Dedicated Staff & Governors
98% Employment rate
Better than National retention figures after 3 years
70% Retention after 5 years
19 schools to experience
1 school-based mentor & 1 Lead mentor for every trainee
Bespoke, personalised training
Support for job interviews
A career pathway to develop and nurture your talent throughout your career
£3000 worth of training in your first 3 years of teaching
Support through the Early Career Framework
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
- An honours degree at 3 or above in any national curriculum or relevant subject
- GCSE English, Mathematics and Science at Grade C or above (or equivalent)
A satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure
Health clearance
Successful Applicants
Successful Applicants
- Have a good understanding of the role of teachers
- Have shown commitment to working with children
- Are enthusiastic learners
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Love children
- Want to make a difference
- Are resilient and go the 'extra mile'
Bursaries & Funding
Bursaries & Funding
There are three types of funding available for teacher training - depending on your circumstances, you could receive all three:
- Tax-free bursary or scholarship
- Tuition Fee Loan and Maintenance Loan
- Additional financial support if you’re a parent or have a disability
More information
More information
Please click the button below to email our Director, Simon Gallacher, who can provide further information bespoke to your needs.
We work in partnership with Leeds Trinity University
We work in partnership with Leeds Trinity University
A highly rated university that gets to know you as a person, not a number. Lots of your training will be at Leeds Trinity, facilitated by specialist leaders and experienced lecturers.