Welcome to the Dallam Teaching Alliance
The Dallam Teaching Alliance is a network of schools across the South Lakes, committed to delivering high quality training and professional development for people entering the teaching profession.
Our training has several key features.
- DTA aims to personalise your training, to promote excellence in teachers who will enhance the lives of others.
- ALL trainees will complete cross-phase learning across two secondary key stages with experience of primary and FE delivery.
- A team of specialist leads and teaching and learning educators will provide high quality workshops, enabling our trainees to access the latest insights into effective teaching and learning.
- Leaders from our Alliance schools will provide training and guidance in principled-teaching and leadership, which is consistent with the strong co-operative values that we uphold within our Alliance.
- We are able to provide boarding provision for trainees.
Watch our video to find out more
Now Recruiting for September 2021
We are now recruiting for September 2021 in the following subjects:
English, MFL, Maths, Computing, Biology, Music, Physics, History, Chemistry, Geography
Get in touch to find out more.
School Experience Days
Due to Covid 19 we are unable to offer our usual School Experience Days. Instead we are holding regular online information sessions where you will meet with DTA Staff and learn more about the Dallam Teaching Alliance and the PGCE programme.
If you are interested in attending one of these sessions, please contact DTA Administrator Kathryn Chapman at enquiries@dallamta.co.uk
Our Vision
There are many reasons why the Dallam Teaching Alliance is the right place to start your teaching career. Our vision is that our partners work closely together to create outstanding teachers who enhance the life chances of young people.
Our Strategic Partners
The Dallam Teaching Alliance is underpinned by strong relationships through three key strategic partners
South Lakes Federation
The South Lakes Federation is the network that unites most schools in the alliance. Our partnership is long-lasting and wide reaching.
South Westmorland MAT
The MAT oversees our lead provider, Dallam School. This partnership gives us access to boarding opportunities for trainees as well as exciting outdoor opportunities.
University of Cumbria
The University of Cumbria is the validating body for the Dallam Teaching Alliance. 99.6% of graduates are in work or further training within six months of graduating.
Our Alliance Partners
Through our alliance, trainees will be able to work with a partnership of exciting and innovative schools in one of the most beautiful areas of the country.