We welcome individuals from all faith backgrounds and communities to join our Trust family of schools, contributing their gifts and passion to a shared mission of excellence.
As a family of Catholic schools rooted in faith and inspired by our shared mission, we believe in the God-given potential of every individual to flourish. Our approach is grounded in the principles of mutuality, vocation, and collective growth, reflecting the understanding that flourishing is not an isolated pursuit but a shared journey—one that calls each of us to contribute to the common good.
This portal provides a clear, supportive framework for professional development across all roles within our Trust. Whether you are beginning your career in education, deepening your expertise, or shaping vision and strategy as a leader, you are part of a community committed to life in all its fullness, where every stage of growth is valued and nurtured.
Teaching and Leadership – Further Information and Courses
Teaching Assistants
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship
Best Practice – Teaching Assistant Courses and Apprenticeships
Specialist Teaching Assistant
Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship
Best Practice – Teaching Assistant Level 5 Apprenticeship
Best Practice Network Teaching Assistant Courses and Apprenticeships
National College Education Youth Worker Degree Apprenticeship
Pastoral Support
Best Practice Network Pastoral Support Practitioner Apprenticeship
ITE @ NPCAT
NPCAT offers a school-centred Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme, learn on the job, supported by outstanding professionals in our family of Catholic schools across York, North Yorkshire and Teesside.
Early Career Teacher
Tees Valley Teaching School Hub – Early Career Framework
Teaching School Hub – Appropriate Body
NPCAT Year 1 ECT Programme 2025/2026 and NPCAT Year 2 ECT Programme 2025/2026
Pathfinder Training School Hub
Teachers
The training and events for schools in the Diocese for the academic year are featured via this website.
Best Practice Network Specialist National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
Best Practice Network Coaching in Education Apprenticeship Level 5
Middle Leadership
The training and events for schools in the Diocese for the academic year are featured via this website.
Best Practice Network Specialist National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
Best Practice Network Coaching in Education Apprenticeship Level 5
Senior Leadership
National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders (NPQSL)
Diocese of Middlesbrough CPD
Best Practice Network Leadership National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
Best Practice Network Leaders Apprenticeships with NPQ
Headteacher
National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
Diocese of Middlesbrough CPD
Best Practice Network National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL)
Executive Headteacher
National Professional Qualification for Executive Leadership (NPQEL)
Diocese of Middlesbrough CPD
Corporate Services – Further Information & Courses
Business Managers
Best Practice Network School Business Professional Level 4
Data
Join us on journey through the DataPathways project where we’re focussing on professional development and career pathways for staff in data roles in the schools’ sector. Explore our findings and approaches to championing and enhancing school data maturity.
Join us on journey through the DataPathways project where we’re focussing on professional development and career pathways for staff in data roles in the schools’ sector. Explore our findings and approaches to championing and enhancing school data maturity.
Estates
Facilities Management involves providing a quality and cost effective maintenance and care service for a wide range of commercial and public buildings, such as hotels, hospitals, office and shopping complexes, arenas, educational or convention centres.
Property maintenance apprentices develop valuable trade skills, gain workplace experience, and work towards recognised qualifications that prepare them for a long-term career in the construction and facilities maintenance industry.
Governance
A governance officer apprenticeship is a new pathway into governance for young people without a degree or for career changers. Apprentices earn a salary and valuable work experience while achieving a qualification, which can lead to a fulfilling and lucrative journey up the career ladder in governance.A governance officer apprenticeship is a new pathway into governance for young people without a degree or for career changers. Apprentices earn a salary and valuable work experience while achieving a qualification, which can lead to a fulfilling and lucrative journey up the career ladder in governance.
Governance professionals working in schools and trusts make a valuable contribution to our education system. It is a fulfilling and rewarding career with opportunities to progress and make a difference. Many enter the profession having worked elsewhere in the education sector or having governed at a school or trust themselves. Others bring transferable skills such as legal and managerial from other sectors.
ICT
From entry level to advanced, unlock new career opportunities with industry-leading certifications in IT support, cybersecurity, networking, cloud, and data. Build in-demand skills fast with flexible courses in artificial intelligence, soft skills, and more.
Baltic apprentiships programmes offer an alternative to traditional education.