Initial Teacher Training partnership

Is your school committed to supporting and developing the next generation of teachers?

Would you like to join an Initial Teacher Training partnership focused on developing high-quality, ambitious teachers, committed to a lifelong career in education?

Express an interest to join our Initial Teacher Training Partnership




ARU is excited to launch a brand new BEd Primary Education course with QTS and we are looking for primary schools in the East of England, London and beyond to join our partnership as placement schools.

ARU’s BEd (Hons) Primary Education with QTS, combines three years of academic study and school based experience, with three assessed placements in primary schools. The rigorous nature of this course, coupled with high-quality support from ARU tutors and school-based mentors, will enable trainees to develop the experience, understanding and confidence to excel in the primary classroom.

If you have any questions about joining the partnership, please contact us at traintoteach@aru.ac.uk.

Why partner with ARU?

We recognise that high-quality partnership is a two-way relationship based on equitable sharing of expertise and shared goals. We value collaboration with schools in all aspects of our provision, and we are committed to adding value to our local education communities.

High-quality professional development opportunities for your staff

Responsive support and guidance

Get involved

As the Department for Education’s only new university provider to be accredited to award QTS from September 2024, this is a unique opportunity to join our new ARU ITT partnership, working with a university ranked seventh in the country for Education (Guardian League Tables 2024).

There are a variety of ways you can contribute to the ARU ITT Partnership, as either a school or an individual: