New generation of budding teachers invited to Love to Teach webinar
Budding teachers interested in educating primary and secondary school children are invited to attend Teach Portsmouth's Love to Teach webinar on Wednesday 15 October 2025 from 5pm – 6pm on Zoom.
With 62 schools across the city looking for talented and dedicated educators, there are plenty of opportunities for those taking their first step into the profession.
The webinar will explore different training routes and provide practical advice for anyone considering a career in teaching.
A spokesperson at Portsmouth City Council, said:
"Portsmouth is a fantastic city to start something new as a trainee teacher. It offers unrivalled opportunities across different local authority and academy-run schools, as well as the lifestyle of being by the sea.
"Teach Portsmouth continues to champion careers in the classroom, supporting people to take their first steps into teaching. We know how challenging it can be to navigate different options – so this webinar is designed to be accessible for all."
Spokesperson
Sharing inspirational stories
To help people understand their teacher training options, teachers, at all stages of their careers, will share their journey into the profession during Love to Teach Week. This will help people navigate their options when it comes to deciding what route is best for them.
Ashley Arnell, a teacher at Penbridge School is sharing his journey into the profession to highlight the teacher degree apprenticeship route. Ashley became a teaching assistant apprentice at the school in 2018.
He soon progressed to a higher level teaching assistant where he covered classes and began to teach on his own. Ashley said:
"My history with Penbridge School goes back to being a pupil here. I always knew teaching was for me.
Ashley Arnell
"I joined as a teaching assistant apprentice. Since then, my training has been organic. I have progressed to become a higher level teaching assistant.
"I decided during that time, that I would like to progress and study further to become a teacher. I attended the University of Chichester for four years part time whilst still working at the school. Following that, I then completed a teacher degree apprenticeship to gain QTS status.
"I hope to complete my apprenticeship this October. It has been great to develop at the school and I hope to remain here for years to come."
Meet the experts
The University of Portsmouth, University of Chichester, Inspiring Future Teachers - HISP Teacher Training and The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) will be sharing information on their university and school-based routes into the profession.
To bring the experience to life, early career teachers from each provider will share their journey, offering honest insights into training and life in the classroom. Anna Hall, HISP Hub Lead at Inspiring Future Teachers said:
"We're proud to partner with Teach Portsmouth to highlight exciting training routes into teaching and help answer common questions about the profession.
"Our school-centred initial teacher training model brings subject specialists and experienced educators together to deliver high-quality, hands-on training.
"I'm looking forward to sharing more about our approach alongside other training providers and early career teachers."
Anna Hall
The event will also include a live question and answer session, giving attendees the chance to speak directly with providers and early career teachers.
Whether you're a recent graduate, career changer or someone who's always dreamed of working in education, Teach Portsmouth's Love to Teach webinar is the perfect starting point. With expert advice, inspiring stories and the chance to ask questions live, attendees will leave feeling informed and empowered.
Start something new today!
If you are thinking about your options, Love to Teach: Routes into Training webinar on Wednesday 15 October from 5pm - 6pm on Zoom video conferencing is a great place to start. Registration is free and can be accessed through the webinar page under the events section.
Callum Murphy 