About Teaching Schools

Teaching schools are nationally recognised schools that play a key role in school improvement across the country. Across the Teaching Schools Alliance we have:

• 8 Hackney Primaries, 5 of which are outstanding
• 3 Teaching Schools
• 3 National Support Schools
• 3 National Leaders of Education
• 2 Local Leaders of Education
• 10 Specialist Leaders of Education

The strength of the teaching schools lies in the support and expertise shared by all eight schools. We work in partnership with Hackney Learning Trust, The Institute of Education and the National Maths and Phonics hubs. Our work is coordinated by a teaching schools team dedicated to the delivery of school improvement.

Our schools have a proven track record of providing high quality teacher training and support to other schools, locally and nationally.

We have been recognised for our expertise in:

• co-ordinating and delivering high-quality, school-based initial teacher training (ITT)
• spreading excellent practice by supporting other schools, particularly those that need it the most
• providing professional and leadership development for teachers and leaders

We are proud to be part of the government’s vision for the development of a self-improving school-led system. We work collaboratively to support each other, drive up standards in schools and improve the life chances of children both within our group of schools and beyond.

Find out how you can:

• Train to teach with Primary Advantage
• Be part of high quality CPD opportunities
• Broker support for your school

For any enquiries please email teachingschools@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk