KMT Teacher Training

What KMT Teacher Training does

KMT Teacher Training (legal name: Kent and Medway Training) is a private, school-based Initial Teacher Training provider founded in 1994 and operating as the teacher training arm of Leigh Academies Trust (LAT). It is one of the largest School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) providers in the South East of England, holding first-round DfE ITT accreditation secured in May 2022 that permits it to award Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) directly via a bespoke curriculum. Over three decades, more than 3,000 trainees have achieved QTS through the programme.

The company's core product is a portfolio of school-based teacher training routes, including School Direct (Non-Salaried at £8,665 and Salaried), a 16-month Part-Time Route (£9,790 total), an 11-month Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (PGTA), and an Assessment Only Route (£3,000-£3,250) for experienced unqualified teachers. Complementary offerings include Level 3 and Level 5 (Specialist SEND) Teaching Assistant Apprenticeships delivered with ConnectED Apprenticeships and funded via the apprenticeship levy, a PGCE with 60 Masters credits in partnership with the University of Buckingham (£1,125 add-on), and a Teacher Internship Programme for STEM and language undergraduates. Delivery is organised across five regional hubs (North Kent & London, Mid Kent, East Kent, West Kent & Sussex, and Primary) spanning a network of 350+ partner schools, with 45+ secondary and 30+ primary placement options across Kent, Medway, South East London and Sussex. The technology layer comprises G Suite for Education for collaboration and the Progressr online portfolio platform for trainee evidence collection and progress tracking.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees (paid via Student Finance England loans or private instalments), apprenticeship levy funding (via PGTA, Level 3 TA, and Level 5 SEND TA apprenticeships), school-paid Assessment Only fees, and PGCE top-ups. The customer base is two-sided: individual aspiring and career-changing teachers as primary learners, and 350+ partner schools that act as placement hosts, apprenticeship employers and talent pipeline customers. Recruitment is delivered through the KMT website, the DfE Apply for Teacher Training portal, social channels, and recruitment events across Kent and the South East.

Name

KMT Teacher Training

Legal name

Kent and Medway Training (KMT)

Website

https://kmtraining.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Initial Teacher Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies) (EDAJALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Special Education Staffing & Contracted Providers (Paras, Therapists, Specialists) (EDAJAKAL)

Keywords

• Teacher training
• Initial teacher training
• Qualified Teacher Status
• School Direct training
• Teaching apprenticeships

Headquarters

HQ city

Strood, Rochester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. QTS Tuition Fees: Tuition fees for Qualified Teacher Status programme. From September 2026, fees are £8,665. Candidates can apply for tuition fee loans from Student Finance England, paid directly to KMT. Also available: School Direct Non-Salaried (self-funded with potential bursaries for certain subjects) and School Direct Salaried (employed by school, school pays fees).
2. PGCE Additional Qualification: Optional Level 7 PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate in Education) with 60 Masters credits awarded by The University of Buckingham. Additional fee of £1,125 (subject to confirmation). Available alongside full-time QTS training.
3. Assessment Only Route Fees: Streamlined pathway to QTS for experienced unqualified teachers. From September 2026: £3,000 for schools within consortium, £3,250 for schools outside consortium. Process takes under 12 weeks. No government funding available.
4. Part-Time Route Fees: 16-month part-time programme: £7,335 for Year 1 (6 half terms) and £2,545 for Year 2 (2 half terms), total £9,790. Covers all subjects and phases for those with other commitments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KMT Teacher Training delivers school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes that lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), including School Direct (salaried and non-salaried), Part-Time, Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeships, and the Assessment Only route, alongside Teaching Assistant apprenticeships. Programmes are delivered through a network of over 350 partner schools across five regional hubs in Kent, South East London and Sussex, supported by a bespoke curriculum designed and awarded by KMT itself.

Product overview

KMT Teacher Training offers a comprehensive portfolio of school-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes across Kent and the South East. The core offerings include School Direct Routes (both Non-Salaried at £8,665 and Salaried options), a 16-month Part Time Route (£9,790), and the 11-month Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (PGTA). Supporting programmes include the Assessment Only Route for experienced unqualified teachers (£3,000-£3,250), Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, Level 5 Specialist SEND TA Apprenticeship, and the Teacher Internship Programme. All QTS-eligible trainees can add the PGCE with The University of Buckingham (£1,125). Training is delivered through a network of over 350 partner schools organised into five regional hubs (North Kent & London, Mid Kent, East Kent, West Kent & Sussex, and Primary). Trainees access learning via the Trainee Teacher Platform (powered by Progressr) and Partner School Portal. KMT has been successfully training teachers for 30 years, with over 3,000 trainees having achieved QTS.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• School Direct Non-Salaried Route One-year school-based teacher training programme for graduates seeking Qualified Teacher Status. Trainees train primarily in one school (Home School) and gain experience in a contrasting setting. Cost is £8,665 with bursaries available for priority subjects including Maths, Computing, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, MFL, Classics, DT and Geography.
• School Direct Salaried Route Training route for candidates with teaching experience or those who have worked 3+ years post-graduation. Trainees are employed by a school as an unqualified teacher and receive full training while earning a salary. No tuition fees apply.
• Part-Time Route 16-month part-time teacher training programme covering all subjects and phases, designed for trainees with other commitments. Total cost is £9,790: £7,335 for Year 1 (6 half-terms) and £2,545 for Year 2 (2 half-terms).
• Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship (PGTA) Government-funded work-based training programme for graduates, lasting 11 months (one academic year). Apprentices earn a salary while training towards QTS and the Apprenticeship End Point Assessment (EPA) qualification, spending at least 4 days per week in the classroom.
• Assessment Only Route to QTS Streamlined pathway to Qualified Teacher Status for experienced, unqualified teachers who already demonstrate the Teachers' Standards. The process takes under 12 weeks, often without leaving the current school. Fee is £3,000 for consortium schools and £3,250 for non-consortium schools (from September 2026).
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship 18-month apprenticeship suitable for both Primary and Secondary phases, covering support for class teachers to enhance learners' progress and development. Ideal entry requirements include 4 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or equivalent including Maths and English.
• Level 5 Specialist SEND TA Apprenticeship 18-month apprenticeship (10 modules over 10 half-terms) designed for experienced TAs ready to develop advanced knowledge of SEND. Delivered in partnership with ConnectED Apprenticeships. Fully funded through the apprenticeship levy at £11,950 with a pathway onto teacher training.
• Teacher Internship Programme DfE Teaching Internship Programme delivered in partnership with Leigh Academy Strood, representing a network of schools across Kent and Medway. A 3-week programme for STEM and language undergraduates (2nd, 3rd or final year) and Master's students. Participants receive £1,365 (£455 per week) upon completion.
• PGCE with The University of Buckingham Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (Level 7 qualification with 60 Masters credits) available to trainees on full-time programmes, offered in partnership with The University of Buckingham. Additional fee of £1,125 (subject to confirmation).

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 trainees have achieved QTS through KMT over 30 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Department for Education (DfE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 May 2022DfE accreditation secured in May 2022 following first-round ITT market review accreditation process. KMT's proposals including intensive school placements and improved mentoring were recognized as 'geared to strengthen quality standards in initial teacher training courses'. KMT's curriculum is aligned with the ITT Core Content Framework (CCF).
• NASBTT (National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerKMT selected for NASBTT's landmark SEND in ITT Co-Creation Group, one of the most ambitious projects in NASBTT's history. KMT will work alongside experts including Margaret Mulholland and Education Support to build a sector-wide content map for SEND within ITT programmes. KMT's 30.5% trainee declaration rate vs 19% national demonstrates their expertise.
• The University of BuckinghamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for delivery of Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with 60 Masters credits. The University of Buckingham awards the PGCE separately for trainees who opt for this additional qualification alongside their KMT QTS training.
• ProgressrcoreTechnology or IntegrationProgressr provides the acclaimed trainee teacher platform - an online portfolio allowing trainees to submit work anywhere, anytime. The platform includes a comprehensive resource library with professional studies presentations, guides, toolkits and video resources.
• Leigh Academies TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKMT is a member of Leigh Academies Trust (LAT). KMT Head Office is located at Leigh Academy Strood. LAT provides infrastructure and support, with KMT operating as the Trust's teacher training division.
• ConnectED ApprenticeshipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKMT partners with ConnectED Apprenticeships for delivery of the Level 5 Specialist SEND TA Apprenticeship. This 18-month programme enables experienced TAs to develop advanced SEND knowledge and achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
• Mission 44flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMission 44 funded KMT's participation in the Increasing Diversity in ITT project, a collaborative initiative with the Chartered College of Teaching, Chiltern Learning Trust, and Being Luminary. The project focuses on breaking down barriers and driving systematic change to increase ethnic diversity in the teaching workforce.
• Chartered College of TeachingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the Increasing Diversity in ITT project alongside Chiltern Learning Trust and Being Luminary. KMT Head Polly Butterfield-Tracey is a Fellow of the Chartered College (FCCT).
• Google (G Suite for Education)coreTechnology or IntegrationKMT uses G Suite for Education by Google - a suite of tools designed to empower educators and students. Enables teaching, learning and working from anywhere with video capabilities supporting virtual classrooms and meetings.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Teach First: Major UK charity-led Initial Teacher Training provider operating school-based routes leading to QTS. Directly comparable mission and target audience (aspiring teachers and partner schools), with a broader national footprint than KMT.
• Chiltern Learning Trust ITT: Multi-academy trust-led ITT programme and partner with KMT in the Mission 44-funded Increasing Diversity in ITT project. Comparable as a MAT-affiliated teacher training provider with school-based delivery.
• Teach SouthEast: School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) provider based in the South East of England, covering similar geographies and serving comparable partner school networks for primary and secondary QTS routes.
• Ark Teacher Training: School-based ITT programme linked to Ark academy chain offering salaried and non-salaried routes to QTS. Highly comparable model covering School Direct, Assessment Only, and salaried employment routes.
• Forest School Teaching Alliance: Essex-based SCITT offering School Direct routes to QTS with a similar partner school consortium model. Comparable in structure and route offering, though operating in a different geographic region.

Emerging players

• Real Training: UK provider of SEND-focused training and CPD for education professionals, including specialist pathways. Comparable in the SEND training sub-segment where KMT has notable strength (Level 5 Specialist SEND TA Apprenticeship).

Others

• Eteach / Tes Jobs: UK recruitment and education jobs platform used by schools and MATs to advertise teaching vacancies and trainee teacher placements. Comparable as an adjacent channel partner enabling KMT's partner school network recruitment.
• NASBTT (National Association of School-Based Teacher Trainers): Industry body representing SCITTs and school-based ITT providers in the UK. Comparable as an ecosystem/peer network rather than a competitor, shaping sector standards and policy which directly affect KMT's operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Canterbury Christ Church University (PGCE): University-based ITT provider offering PGCE and School Direct routes in Kent and the South East. Comparable by geography and target audience, differing in delivery model (university-led vs school-led SCITT).
• University of Brighton (School of Education): Higher education institution delivering PGCE and other ITT programmes in the South East. Comparable by product offering and regional market, though anchored in a university rather than SCITT model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kentmedway
• Facebookfacebook.com/KMT-Teacher-Training
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/kmtraining
• Instagraminstagram.com/kmtteachertraining

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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