Inspiring Future Teachers

What Inspiring Future Teachers does

Inspiring Future Teachers (IFT) is a UK non-profit Initial Teacher Training (ITT) provider operating as a partnership consortium of seven Multi-Academy Trusts (HISP, Durrington MAT, Bohunt Education Trust, GLF Schools, Tanbridge House School, Kite Academy Trust, and Thinking School Academy Trust), Teaching School Hubs, and established SCITT providers. Headquartered in Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh under the operational hosting of HISP Multi Academy Trust, the organisation delivers school-centred initial teacher training across 12 geographic areas in southern England via its hub network. IFT trains aspiring primary and secondary teachers, awarding Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) alongside an optional Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) accredited by the University of Brighton; alternative pathways include a salaried route, postgraduate teaching apprenticeships funded through the apprenticeship levy, a five-term part-time route, an assessment-only route, and Teacher Degree Apprenticeships affiliated with Brighton and Buckingham universities. Subjects offered span Mathematics, English, Sciences, Languages, Humanities, Arts, PE and shortage-subject specialisms, with Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses supporting candidates lacking a relevant degree. The consortium model is anchored by deep integration with 80+ partner schools, weekly subject-specialist mentoring, Intensive Training and Practice (ITaP) weeks, and structured wellbeing support; IFT reports a 98%+ course completion and employment rate and holds an Ofsted 'STRONG STANDARD' rating across all inspection areas (2026).

IFT's revenue model is built on per-trainee tuition fees (Full-Time PGCE at £9,790 and QTS-only at £9,290 for 2026/27), salaried route tuition paid by host schools, apprenticeship levy draws, and supplementary services such as SKE courses and school experience days. Applications are processed through the centralised DfE Apply portal, while recruitment is driven by a multi-channel marketing mix spanning information events, school experience visits, organic social (X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, plus hub-specific accounts), and direct contact with each hub's admissions team. Strategic partnerships extend the addressable market: Mission 44 supports equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives; Now Teach routes career changers into the SCITT pathway; and partner universities (Brighton, Buckingham) underpin academic accreditation and apprenticeship routes.

Name

Inspiring Future Teachers

Legal name

Inspiring Future Teachers

Website

https://inspiringfutureteachers.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inspiring Future Teachers is a UK non-profit partnership of Multi-Academy Trusts delivering school-centred Initial Teacher Training across 12 regions in southern England, awarding QTS and a University of Brighton-accredited PGCE to aspiring primary and secondary teachers through a hub-based consortium model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Initial Teacher Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Early Childhood & Elementary Teacher Preparation Programs (EDAHAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Secondary & Subject-Area Teacher Preparation Programs (STEM, Humanities, etc.) (EDAHAFAH)

Keywords

• Initial teacher training
• School-based training
• PGCE programmes
• Qualified teacher status
• SCITT provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Full Time PGCE Route: Full-time fee-funded trainees pay £9,790 for the PGCE route (2026/27). Payment via self-finance, tuition fee loans from Student Finance England, or bursary/scholarship funding.
2. Tuition Fees - QTS Only Route: Full-time fee-funded trainees pay £9,290 for QTS-only option (2026/27). Lower cost alternative without the academic PGCE component.
3. Tuition Fees - Part Time Route: Part-time route spreads over 5 terms: Year 1 costs £7,335, Year 2 costs £4,890. Available for secondary shortage subjects.
4. Salaried Route Sponsorship: Host schools cover tuition fees for salaried trainees. Salaried places are limited to specific schools and subjects. Trainees earn a salary while training.
5. Apprenticeship Levy Funding: For postgraduate teaching apprenticeships, schools utilize apprenticeship levy funds to cover tuition fees. Schools draw upon their levy to cover training programme costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Inspiring Future Teachers delivers school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with an optional Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) awarded by the University of Brighton. Trainees learn as members of school staff from day one, combining weekly in-school practice with centre-based training across Primary (ages 3-7 and 5-11) and Secondary (14+ subjects) phases. The programme is delivered through 11 regional hubs across southern England, with multiple routes including full-time, part-time, salaried, apprenticeship, assessment only and teacher degree apprenticeship pathways.

Product overview

Inspiring Future Teachers (IFT) is a partnership of Multi-Academy Trusts, Teaching School Hubs, and SCITT providers offering school-centred initial teacher training. The core offering is the ITT Programme leading to QTS with optional PGCE (awarded by University of Brighton). The portfolio includes Primary Training (ages 3-7 and 5-11), Secondary Training across core academic subjects, and multiple delivery routes: Full-Time, Salaried, Teaching Apprenticeships, Part-Time Pathway (5 terms), and Assessment Only. Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) courses support entry requirements. The network operates through 11 regional IFT Hubs across southern England, providing locally-delivered training backed by a national programme structure. Trainees gain school-based experience supported by centre-based training sessions and weekly mentor observations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HISP Teacher Training: Hub based at Thornden School, supported by sub-hub at Highcliffe School, covering Hampshire, Dorset, and Isle of Wight regions
• South Downs Teacher Training
• Bohunt Teacher Training
• GLF Schools' Teacher Training
• Kite Teacher Training
• Tanbridge Teacher Training
• TSAT Teacher Training

Products and services

• Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Programme
• Primary Training (Age 3-7 and 5-11)
• Secondary Training
• PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
• Salaried Training Route
• Teaching Apprenticeships
• Part-Time Training Pathway
• Assessment Only Route
• Teacher Degree Apprenticeships
• Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Pre-course subject knowledge top-up programmes for trainees without a degree in their target teaching subject, helping them meet entry requirements before starting the ITT programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 98% of trainees successfully complete the course and secure employment in teaching, many within their host or partner schools.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• HISP Multi Academy TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHISP Multi Academy Trust hosts the main IFT headquarters and HISP Teacher Training Hub. Provides school-based training across Hampshire, Dorset, and the Isle of Wight through 80+ partner schools. Includes sub-hub at Highcliffe School.
• Durrington Multi Academy Trust (DMAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts South Downs Teacher Training hub at Durrington High School. Partnership of 30+ primary and secondary schools across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove. Includes Durrington Research School.
• Tanbridge House SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeads Tanbridge Teacher Training hub with partnership of schools in Sussex and Surrey. Provides primary (3-7, 5-11) and secondary teacher training across 17 subject areas.
• The Kite Academy TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKite Teacher Training Hub operates in partnership with The Kite Academy Trust providing infant and primary teacher training across Surrey and Hampshire. Works with The Mother Teresa Catholic Academy Trust as well.
• GLF SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGLF Schools' Teacher Training alliance operates across Surrey, Croydon, Oxfordshire, West Sussex, Wokingham, and Hampshire since 2013. Partnership of 50+ GLF and partner schools with high employment rates.
• Bohunt Education Trust (BET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBohunt Teacher Training provides innovative, high-quality teacher training across non-fee paying schools in Hampshire and surrounding areas. Vision of 'enjoy, respect, achieve' with focus on developing confident, skilled teachers.
• Thinking School Academy Trust (TSAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSAT Teacher Training works in partnership with SCITTs and universities across southern England to provide QTS and PGCE qualifications. Focus on employing successful trainees within trust schools.
• University of BrightoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredits the PGCE component of IFT programmes. South Downs Teacher Training and other hubs award PGCE through University of Brighton partnership, providing internationally recognized teaching qualification.
• Brighton University (Teacher Degree Apprenticeships)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with Brighton University for Secondary Maths and Primary Teacher Degree Apprenticeships, enabling undergraduate routes into teaching with degree and QTS qualifications.
• Mission 44secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives. Working with Mission 44 coach to create safe spaces for EDI discussions, challenge assumptions, and build inclusive environments for trainees.
• Now TeachsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerCareer changer support organization that IFT refers potential trainees to for additional support services when transitioning from other careers into teaching.
• Buckingham University (TA to Teacher Apprenticeships)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated for TA to Teacher apprenticeship routes in Secondary Maths, SEND, and Primary, enabling teaching assistants to qualify as teachers while employed.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Teach First: Large national ITT provider placing trainees in low-income schools across England. Directly comparable to IFT in delivering school-based initial teacher training leading to QTS, but operates at much greater national scale with a leadership-development brand overlay.
• TES Institute: Long-standing teacher training and education recruitment platform offering PGCE and assessment-only routes. Provides similar QTS/PGCE outcomes as IFT, with a more digital/online delivery emphasis.

Emerging players

• Now Teach: Charity focused on recruiting career changers into teaching. IFT is a GTM/marketing partner of Now Teach, sharing the same career-changer candidate pool, though Now Teach focuses on outreach and IFT delivers the actual training.

Direct peers

• Ark Teacher Training: Multi-Academy Trust-affiliated ITT provider operating a SCITT-style school-centred training model with a salaried route. Closely comparable to IFT's hub-based model and salaried programme, though focused on Ark schools and specific regions.
• University of Brighton (PGCE programme): IFT's PGCE-accrediting university partner, which also runs its own university-led PGCE. Comparable as a PGCE award route but operates a more traditional university-led model vs IFT's school-centred SCITT approach.
• National SCITT (National School-Centred Initial Teacher Training): Umbrella organisation representing and accrediting SCITT providers in England. IFT is a member of the broader SCITT community and competes with the regional SCITT network for candidates, partner schools, and DfE recognition.
• Best Practice Network: National SCITT and School Direct provider offering initial teacher training across multiple regions in England. Direct competitor to IFT in school-centred QTS programmes, with a broader geographic footprint.

Peers

• School Direct (DfE programme):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inspiring-future-teachers
• Instagraminstagram.com/inspiringfutureteachers
• TikToktiktok.com/@inspiringfutureteachers

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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