Welcome to the Catholic Teaching Alliance (North)

10 Years of Excellence 2014-2024
For every level of teacher training, Early Primary, Primary, Secondary or Secondary with post 16, look no further than the Catholic Teaching Alliance. See the links below for more information about our 5 teacher training hubs.
Our Courses
    Early Primary (3-7 yrs) PGCE with QTS course - in Preston
    General Primary (5-11 yrs) PGCE with QTS course - in Preston
    Secondary (11-16 yrs) PGCE with QTS courses - in Preston, Blackburn and Carlisle  
    Post 16 (14-19 yrs) PGCE with QTS courses - in Preston and St Helens
The Preston based Catholic Teaching Alliance (CTA) is a partnership of Catholic primary and secondary schools and post-16 colleges with a shared vision and commitment to providing first class Initial Teacher Training (ITT).
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The Catholic Teaching Alliance is committed to working collaboratively with all of our partners in order to achieve our vision and to build a reputation as an outstanding provider.

​The schools that support our teacher training programme share our vision and commitment.  In addition to equipping trainees with the skills and knowledge required to teach their subject, we aim to provide them with the opportunity to appreciate the distinct nature of working as part of a Catholic community.
Accepting applications for a September
​2025 start
For more information see our Frequently Asked Questions page.

To apply for postgraduate teacher training in England use Apply for teacher training, a GOV.UK service 
Congratulations Class of 2024
We wish you all the very best for success in your teaching careers.

Our Alliance

The lead School in the partnership is Our Lady’s Catholic High School at Fulwood, Preston.  Click here to see all members of the partnership.