Recruitment and Training of High Potential Trainees into Teaching (Future HPITT Programme)

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DfE is resuming market engagement to inform the upcoming procurement for the Recruitment and Training of High Potential Trainees into Teaching (Future HPITT Programme), which is anticipated to launch in summer 2025. The Future HPITT Programme requirements encompass the following main elements: •Establishing partnerships with schools and/or regional networks to determine and understand schools’ needs in terms of teacher recruitment. •Developing and maintaining a strong network of schools in disadvantaged communities across England to provide sufficient high-quality employment-based placement opportunities. •Attracting a range of high-quality graduates and career changers, with a clear focus on those who might not have otherwise considered teaching or working in schools in disadvantaged communities. •Recruiting and selecting specified numbers of participants with the potential and motivation to be highly skilled teachers and future sector leaders to meet the needs of schools and make a positive impact to teacher supply, teacher quality and pupil attainment. •Developing and delivering a high-quality employment-based ITT programme (in conjunction with accredited ITT providers where appropriate) which complies with the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Framework and enables participants to meet the Teachers’ Standards and achieve Qualified Teacher Status. •Developing and delivering a leadership development programme that is integrated into the programme, to support participants to become excellent practitioners and emerging leaders that have a positive impact on teaching quality in schools in disadvantaged communities. •Maximising participant completion of the programme and supporting their transition into teaching roles beyond the programme, in schools serving disadvantaged communities. •Providing opportunities for programme participants to form and maintain networks to support career progression and retention in disadvantaged schools.