Vision and Values

Our mission is to recruit and develop expert teachers and school leaders of the future in the communities we serve. We will train strong and resilient teachers who are equipped to meet the demands of the 21st century classroom and safeguard their wellbeing. They will create equity of opportunity, promote inclusion and address disadvantage, championing the success and life chances of all children.

We believe that every child in every school has a right to high quality teaching. Too many pupils in the North of England do not achieve well in school. The relationship between parental wealth and background, and children’s educational outcomes is particularly strong. Teaching is the profession that can break that link.  Our vision is to recruit, train and retain the best, and it begins with exemplary initial teacher training.

Our loyal partnership unites the interests and talents of our region, exchange knowledge and expertise, and create a commonwealth of resource which is being mobilised for the benefit of all. In joining us, you will become part of a powerful community of practice and a network of professional friends for the rest of your career.

Our Values

Exchange Teacher Training holds itself to a set of core values that we aim to make evident in all our work. These values mirror the professionalism, teamwork and courtesy that our trainees experience with our partners and school-based colleagues. These are ambitious standards which we set for ourselves and our trainees, but we feel they are applicable to anyone involved in education who strive to influence the lives and prospects of young people.