National Institute of Teaching and Education

The National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE) is a teacher training and educational development institute that forms part of Coventry University Group. Established in 2019 as the National School of Education and Teaching (NSET), the institute adopted its current name in 2022 after receiving institute status from the UK government. NITE specialises in initial teacher training (ITT), postgraduate education programmes, educational leadership, and professional development for teachers and school leaders in the United Kingdom and internationally.

NITE operates primarily through flexible online and school-based learning models, enabling trainee teachers to study while working in schools. The organisation is headquartered in Milton Keynes, England.

History

The organisation was founded in 2019 under the name National School of Education and Teaching (NSET) as part of Coventry University Group’s expansion into teacher education and professional training. In late 2021, the institution was awarded “Institute” status and subsequently relaunched as the National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE) in January 2022.

In 2022, NITE achieved re-accreditation from the UK Department for Education to continue delivering Initial Teacher Training programmes following national reforms to teacher training accreditation.

Academic provision

NITE provides programmes related to teacher education and school leadership, including:

• Initial Teacher Training (ITT)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
• International PGCE (iPGCE)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) pathways
• Educational leadership master's degrees
• Coaching and mentoring apprenticeships
• Continuing professional development (CPD) courses

The institute delivers courses using online learning platforms combined with school-based placements and mentoring.

Founder and leadership

The institute was founded by Professor Geraint Jones, who serves as Chief Executive Officer and Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor within Coventry University Group. Jones established the organisation in 2019 with the aim of expanding access to teacher training through flexible, school-based and online delivery models.

International activity

NITE delivers teacher training programmes internationally and works with schools across multiple continents, including through online delivery models for teachers working in British international schools.