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Hear from our staff, students and trainees and find out first-hand what it's like to study with NITE.
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Reflections on my MA in Educational Leadership
An experienced school leader, Emma-Maria Robertson shares her journey through NITE’s MA in Educational Leadership, the highlights, challenges and why she would...
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Teaching while learning: growth, balance, and...
Kathleen Robinson is part of our first cohort of the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship. She reflects on the opportunity this new training route has given to her...
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Why train to teach Classics?
Classics is far from dead—it continues to shape how we understand the world today. Drawing on over 20 years of teaching experience, Anastasia Christou explores...
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Teaching beyond the moment: reflective practice...
After Barbara Fiordalisi completed her initial teacher training with NITE in July 2025, she chose to continue her studies through our MA programme. In this...
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A school leader's guide to supporting teachers...
Joshua James shares practical advice for school leaders who want to support their teachers in gaining recognised teaching qualifications but aren't sure where...
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Growing the next generation of teachers: why...
Maureen Rafferty, now a visiting assessor with NITE, draws on her experience to explain why she feels so passionately about the role of placement schools in...
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Opening your doors to future teachers: PGCE...
Read how you can partner with NITE to host PGCE trainees, and help develop confident, future teachers in your school.
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Partnership in practice: collaboration at the core
Claire Amed reflects on a long-standing partnership between NITE and Creative Education Trust, highlighting professional growth and excellence in education.
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A flexible pathway into teaching in Ireland
Karla Coghlan is a primary educator and educational leader with over 20 years’ experience across Ireland, England and Australia. No based back in Ireland, she...
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Unlocking teacher training opportunities in...
Principal and experienced teacher training mentor and assessor, Arthur Geraghty shares his thoughts on NITE's teacher training programme in Ireland.
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Building a new career in Spain
Grace Hodder started her International PGCE for International Schools (iPGCE) with NITE in April 2025. She is working in an international school in Estepona,...
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Abdul Ghani Meshreghi’s iPGCE with iQTS story –...
In January 2025 Abdul started his iPGCE with iQTS Secondary maths at an international school in Uzbekistan. Nearly a year on as he completes the qualification,...
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Partnership in practice: building strong support...
The Aspirations Academies Trust is a trust of 16 primary and secondary age academies in southern England. Here Trust Training Lead, Mark Cavill, shares his...
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Abdul Ghani Meshreghi’s iPGCE with iQTS story
In January 2025 Abdul started his iPGCE with iQTS Secondary Maths at an international school in Uzbekistan. He explains why he choose to study with NITE.
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Haddy Jeng’s journey into teaching
Haddy Jeng talks about her journey into teaching, since completing her Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE with QTS) with...
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Opening the door to teaching
Naomi Chapman-Cotter, Head of ITT Curriculum and Research (Primary) at NITE, explores how a new undergraduate course is helping support staff and aspiring...
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Supporting teachers across Southeast Asia
Visiting Assessor Joshua James talks about being a part of NITE and supporting the next generation of teachers across Southeast Asia.
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Why we need specialist SEND Initial Teacher...
Many more pupils are arriving with complex needs and the number of EHCPs continues to grow at an increasing rate. The launch of our practical and school-based...
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Chris Ives on iPGCE vs iPGCE iQTS
Learn the differences between iPGCE and iPGCE with iQTS, and find the right international teacher training route to boost your global teaching career.
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From business to the classroom: Tu Trinh’s iPGCE...
Tu Trinh, a former actuary, shares his journey into teaching through NITE’s iPGCE, gaining practical skills, leadership experience, and making a lasting impact...
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