Yarrow Schools Alliance is an alliance of schools whose focus is teaching - teaching future teachers, teaching children, teaching staff... Can we teach you? We have the commitment, the drive and the capacity to deliver first class, school-based training to first class students, who in turn will become first class teachers and leaders of the future.
We have vacancies now to start Initial Teacher Training in September 2026, and we would be very interested to hear from you if you are thinking of becoming a teacher, or know someone who is. We are looking for people who have (or will have) a degree, a passion for teaching and want to make a difference to the lives of children in the North West.
We offer a range of services including continuous professional development, initial teacher training, supporting current and future leaders and school to school support.
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Because the best place to train is in school
The YSTA offer an Initial Teacher Training course designed to develop and prepare you to enter the teaching profession classroom ready and classroom confident.
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Because outstanding teachers never stop learning
Continuous Professional Development is integral to Yarrow Schools Teaching Alliance’s vision of excellence.
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Because we all work better together
Our Alliance shares the belief that through collaboration and the sharing of our skills and expertise our children and staff benefit.
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Because outstanding leaders inspire
Understanding that outstanding leaders must also be outstanding teachers, we identify and nurture leadership potential.
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With Yarrow Schools Alliance you would receive the very best school- based training, embedded in educational theory and would be prepared not only to enter the teaching profession, but to thrive in it. After twelve months with the Alliance, you will be classroom ready, classroom confident and an asset to any school. I promise you that.
Of our trainees achieved Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) upon completion of the course.
Local primary schools in our alliance, who are committed to school-based teacher training, in which you would be placed.
Of your year training with The YSTA is spent in the classroom.
Teachers trained by The YSTA now qualified and living out our promises in Chorley and the surrounding area.
Of your time training with The YSTA will be spent learning the theory behind the practice.
Dedicated Link Tutors to help support you, develop you and ensure the success of your training year.
A huge thank you to our partners
St Georges CE Primary
All Saints CE Primary School
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Balshaw Lane Community School
Woodlea Junior School
Heskin Pemberton's CE Primary
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Bede’s Catholic Primary School
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Anderton
Adlington Primary School
Anderton Primary School
Buckshaw Primary School
Trinity Buckshaw CE / Methodist Primary School
St Peter’s Church of England Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
St. Gregory’s Catholic Primary School
Highfield Community Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Leyland St James’ Church of England Primary School
Brindle St James' Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell
Clayton-le-woods Church of England Primary School
The Parish of St Laurence CE Primary School
St Patrick's RC Primary School
Southlands High School
St Andrew's C of E Infant School
Brindle Gregson Lane Primary School
Euxton CE Primary School
Brindle St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Abbey Village Primary School
Withnell Fold Primary School
Westmorland School
A huge thank you to our partners
We are always keen to welcome new schools into our alliance. If you are interested in your school becoming a member of the YSTA
and would like to know more about us then click the link below.
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