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Partner with us

Partnering with the University of Huddersfield is a practical and rewarding way to support the next generation of teachers while adding real value to your school.

How will you benefit through partnering with us?

As a partner, you will benefit from: 

  • an enthusiastic trainee teacher who contributes as an additional resource, bringing fresh ideas, subject knowledge and energy into your setting
  • financial reimbursement in recognition of your role in teacher training
  • opportunities for mentor development, supporting both new and experienced colleagues to build coaching and leadership skills
  • access to educational research and evidence-based practice, helping you stay at the forefront of teaching and learning
  • formal recognition as a partner school, including digital branding assets and a partnership plaque
  • a strengthened recruitment pipeline, giving you early access to future teaching talent.

Professional development opportunities

We support not only our trainees, but the ongoing development of your staff. 

Our experienced academics deliver bespoke CPD sessions tailored to your school’s priorities, including around the following topics.

  • Neurodivergent learners
  • Anti-racist education

What's involved in being a partner school?

We work flexibly with our partner schools to ensure placements are straightforward, well-supported and fit around your setting. 

Typically, this includes:

  • hosting a trainee teacher for agreed placement periods
  • providing day-to-day support within your department or classroom
  • assigning a mentor, who will guide the trainee and support their development
  • offering feedback aligned to clear training expectations.
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Register your interest in hosting a trainee teacher

We’re always looking to work with schools, colleges and training providers who share our commitment to excellent teacher education.

Whether you’re new to hosting trainees or an experienced partner, we’ll support you every step of the way.

Express your interest

Support from our Placements Team

You won’t be expected to manage this alone. Our dedicated Placements Team works closely with you to make the process straightforward, well-supported and tailored to your setting. We will:

  • work in partnership with you to develop placements that align with your school’s context and capacity
  • carefully match trainees to your setting, taking into account your needs, subjects and environment
  • manage the placement process from initial planning through to completion
  • provide clear systems and guidance for assessment, feedback and communication
  • deliver high-quality mentor training, helping to support workload while building staff confidence
  • offer responsive, ongoing support, so you always have someone to turn to.
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Meet the team

Our Placements Team brings extensive experience across teacher education and works closely with schools and partners to support high-quality placements.

  • Amanda Riley – PGCE Primary Education with QTS; BA (Hons) Primary with QTS; BA (Hons) School of Education Accelerated Degrees
  • Amanda Moran – PGCE Secondary; BA (Hons) Childhood, Education and Inclusion
  • Sophie Thornton – PGCE/CertEd (Lifelong Learning) Pre-Service; BA (Hons) Early Childhood Education and Care

Our team maintains regular contact throughout the placement to ensure everything runs smoothly for both your staff and trainees.