As an associate college of the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), Unity Schools Partnership is excited to be delivering initial teacher training (ITT) in Bury St Edmunds from July 2025.
Under the name NIoT@Unity, we will be delivering the following phases and subjects:


Applying for initial teacher training with NIoT@Unity
You can apply for teacher training at NIoT@Unity by visiting the GOV.UK ‘Find Teacher Training Courses’ website.
Interested in training to teach?
We will be running and co-running a series of information and drop-in events and webinars – all focused upon initial teacher training.
Join us for our information event at Abbots Green Primary Academy to hear all about initial training at NIoT@Unity with the National Institute of Teaching and Unity Schools Partnership.
The drop-in event at University of Suffolk is a perfect opportunity to meet local training providers and have your questions answered. Open to all with an interest in training to teach – graduates, those graduating this year and career changers.
Find out more about training to be a teacher and the rewarding career opportunities available.

Information Event @ Abbots Green Primary Academy
Monday 3rd March
We are running an information event for prospective primary and secondary applicants.
Abbots Green Primary Academy, Bury St Edmunds, IP32 7PJ.
Monday 3rd March | 5pm – 7pm.

Train to teach in Suffolk @ University of Suffolk
Wednesday 19th March
A drop-in event hosted by University of Suffolk in collaboration with Unity Teaching School Hub, Suffolk County Council and local ITT providers.
Waterfront Building, University of Suffolk, Ipswich, IP4 1QJ.
Wednesday 19th March | 4pm-7pm
About the National Institute of Teaching

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) is a school-led professional development provider that delivers research and programmes designed by teachers and leaders who understand the joys and pressures of school life. We work in collaboration with schools across the country, including several Associate Colleges, who are a key part of our delivery model.
Our Associate Colleges are successful school trusts, selected because of their wealth of in-house expertise in professional development and their deep relationships in their local areas. As well as playing a key role in the delivery of our programmes, our Associate Colleges also contribute to their design, drawing on local expertise and knowledge. This ensures that programmes reflect their local contexts and the needs of the communities they serve.