Melissa began her journey with our friends at Step Into Teaching, where she gained invaluable classroom experience and insight into the teaching profession as a Teaching Assistant. This foundation helped her transition seamlessly into Active Teacher Training, where she trained (and still works today!) as a teacher of English at Neale-Wade Academy.

Melissa now feels fully prepared and inspired to make a difference every day. If you want to meet Melissa or similar trainees then get in touch and we’ll organise for you to meet – our trainees will tell you honestly about their real lived experience.

The support I received was incredible. I wasn't the most confident person and I wasn't sure I could do it at first.

However, once I'd gained some school experience as a Teaching Assistant, I remember thinking in a Year 8 English lesson... 'I could do that! I could teach a lesson!' so I got in touch with Active Teacher Training. Honestly, it was amazing - totally transformative for me. From practical strategies to personal encouragement. Faye, Matt and the whole secondary team wanted me to do well and knew I could succeed - even when I doubted myself! I discovered that teaching isn't just a job; it's a vocation and a team effort.
Having the right team around me made all the difference.

Lauren is taking advantage of our part-time ITT route options, in order to balance her training with family commitments. As a young mum, she knew that she wanted to further her career but also cherishes precious time at home with the kids.

I wanted something that I could be totally committed to but also something that wasn't overbearing.

I needed to find something that meant I could train a couple of days a week, but still achieve a Qualified Teacher Status at the end of the course. I couldn't make myself available five days a week because, while my children are young, it's a special time I want to share it with them. But I also couldn't face not doing anything for the next few years. 

Lauren’s determination and adaptability have led to outstanding successes and she’s currently in her second year of training to teach PE in a school in Wisbech. The flexibility offered by Active Teacher Training has meant she could pursue her dream without sacrificing her personal life.

The team have supported me every step of the way, proving that teaching is possible for everyone - even with a busy schedule. Faye totally gets it, she worked in schools with a young family so she knows exactly what it's like. She's been my bedrock.

If you want to meet Lauren or similar trainees then get in touch and we’ll organise for you to meet – our trainees will tell you honestly about their real lived experience.

Kimberley made the bold move from a career in finance to teaching Maths, driven by a passion for education and a desire to make a real difference.

I wanted a role where I could use my skills to inspire others. The probelm with finance was that, although it was exciting at first, it didn't make me feel the same as teaching. Teaching gives you so much more. You're literally helping young people every single day of your life - it's just not comparable to working behind a desk. 

Leaving a stable career felt daunting but the Active Teacher Training team really knew their stuff - they were able to help me understand which bursaries and scholarships were available and even signposted me to their partners at Now Teach who support career changers like me. 
 

If you're thinking about changing careers, don't let fear hold you back. Contact the team and they'll talk you through the options - especially the financial choices. They basically organised my life for me! 

If you want to meet Kimberley or similar trainees, get in touch and we’ll organise for you to meet – our trainees will tell you honestly about their real lived experience.