Pedagogy-first AI for teacher training

Prepare Trainee Teachers to Use AI Confidently and Responsibly

TeacherMatic empowers Initial Teacher Education (ITE/ITT) providers to give trainees, mentors and programme teams structured access to education-specific AI tools for planning, reflection, feedback and professional growth.

Created by educators for educators, TeacherMatic supports professional judgement and classroom readiness without undermining the role of the educator.

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70,000+ educators using TeacherMatic

350+ organisations supported

160+ education-specific tools

Educator-led created by educators for educators

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Discover how TeacherMatic is being used in teacher training to build confidence with AI, support professional development and prepare trainees for responsible classroom practice.

Special Pricing for Teacher Training Providers

TeacherMatic offers preferential pricing for trainee teachers and flexible pricing options for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers, including ITT, PGCE and SCITT programmes in the UK. Pricing takes into account cohort size, placement arrangements and implementation needs.

The teacher training challenge

Developing Trainees’ Professional Judgement

Teacher training is demanding. Trainees are learning how to plan, adapt, reflect, respond to feedback and make informed decisions in complex classroom contexts. At the same time, programme teams are supporting diverse cohorts across preparation, placement, mentoring, observation and assessment. The challenge is not simply helping trainees produce more work. It is helping them think more deeply about the work of teaching.

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Developing classroom readiness

Trainees need structured support to move from theory into confident, context-aware classroom practice.

Strengthening reflective practice

Reflection needs to be purposeful, evidence-informed and connected to clear next steps.

Supporting consistent mentoring

Mentors can use structured, pedagogy-led workflows that turn selected needs and context into high-quality coaching, feedback and target-setting outputs.

Using AI responsibly

Providers need safe, ethical and education-specific AI that supports learning rather than bypassing it.

Why general AI is not enough

Teacher Training Needs More Than Generic AI

Generic AI tools can produce content, but teacher training requires guided thinking, subject-aware planning, reflection routines, mentoring workflows and feedback structures grounded in educational practice.

Generic AI

Starts with a blank prompt
Often prioritises speed and output
Can encourage superficial answers
Lacks teacher training context
Requires users to know what to ask

TeacherMatic

Starts with educator-designed workflows
Supports planning, reflection and review
Encourages professional reasoning
Includes tools for ITT, mentoring and observation
Helps trainees engage with pedagogy, not bypass it

TeacherMatic gives trainees structured support to develop their thinking and professional practice as teachers.

The full development journey

From Lesson Preparation to Professional Growth

TeacherMatic supports trainee teachers and their mentors throughout teacher training, from preparing lessons and learning during placements to reflecting on practice, responding to feedback and setting meaningful goals.

A group of educators collaborating around laptops during a professional learning conversation. — Development in practice **One connected journey, not isolated tasks.**
Structured planning, mentoring, observation feedback and target-setting support trainees from preparation through professional growth.

Preparation
Lesson planning, curriculum planning and inclusive practice planning.
Placement
Classroom readiness, observation preparation and lesson adaptation.
Mentoring
Context-led mentoring workflows, coaching support and professional dialogue.
Observation
Lesson observation workflows, feedback and developmental next steps.
Reflection
Reflective practice routines and evidence-informed review.
CPD
SMART targets, CPD action planning and professional growth.

Adult learners collaborating around laptops in a bright education setting.

For trainee teachers

Prepare Trainees for Confident, Responsible Teaching in an AI-Enabled Teaching Environment

TeacherMatic gives trainee teachers structured support to plan lessons, make inclusive choices, prepare for observations and reflect on feedback. Educator-designed workflows help them connect theory and evidence with classroom practice.

Plan lessons with clearer learning intentions and pedagogical rationale.
Reflect on practice using structured routines and developmental next steps.
Prepare for mentor conversations with greater confidence.
Translate feedback into focused, achievable targets.

‘TeacherMatic will be amazing for new teachers under observations.’
Shaun M, Head of Plumbing and Electrical Training Centre, EKC Group

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For mentors

Strengthening Coaching and Developmental Feedback

Mentors play a crucial role in helping trainees reflect on their practice, respond to feedback and develop against professional standards. TeacherMatic supports mentor conversations through structured forms and pedagogy-led workflows. With pre-prompted, purpose-built AI tools, mentors can focus on meaningful conversations, professional judgement and the human connection at the heart of teacher development.

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Before observation

Select the mentoring context, focus areas, lesson intentions and trainee questions to generate a sound basis for professional dialogue.

During feedback

Use structured observation feedback to support precise, professional and constructive dialogue.

After the meeting

Turn feedback into SMART targets and action plans that trainees can return to.

‘TeacherMatic takes away much of the worry and the considerable time needed by teachers to decide how and what to teach.’
Kenneth O'Connell, lecturer, consultant and former Ofsted inspector

More than an AI toolkit

Purpose-Built to Develop Better Teaching Decisions

TeacherMatic is designed to support teacher thinking, not replace it. With more than 150 education-specific AI tools, this toolkit empowers trainees and educators develop the professional habits behind effective teaching, from planning and adapting to questioning, reflecting on feedback and improving practice over time.

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160+educator-designed tools

Structured around real teaching, training, mentoring and development workflows.

Planning and curriculum

Lesson planning, curriculum planning, sequencing, activities and adaptation.

Mentoring and coaching

ITE mentoring, coaching workflows, professional dialogue and developmental next steps.

Observation and feedback

Lesson observation workflows, feedback, evidence gathering and target-setting.

Inclusion and support

Educational support plans, support plan analysis, scaffolding and inclusive practice.

Reflection and CPD

Reflective practice routines, CPD action planning and professional development.

Assessment and learning

Questioning, feedback, retrieval, formative checks and evidence-informed teaching.

Initial Teacher TrainingITE MentoringLesson Observation FeedbackReflective Practice RoutineCPD Action PlannerSMART TargetsEducational Support PlansEducational Support Plan AnalysisLesson PlanningCurriculum PlanningCoaching SupportInclusive Practice

Educator feedback

Real Feedback from Educators and Education Leaders

As reflected in the testimonials below, educators value TeacherMatic as a practical, purpose-built AI toolkit designed around the realities of teaching.

Finally, AI is being used positively to aid teachers, from the highly experienced to those starting out, to concentrate on their classroom practice.
TeacherMatic takes away much of the worry and the considerable time needed by teachers to decide how and what to teach. It provides a starting point, a framework and support for teachers in all subjects...

Kenneth O'Connell, lecturer, consultant and former Ofsted inspector

‘Like TeacherMatic - much more structure than CHAT GPT - won't frighten so many staff.’

Shane Guilford, Hospitality Chef/Lecturer, PEARSONS Silver Winner

‘The ability to generate alternative classroom activities, or variations of the same activity, for students with different learning support needs or disabilities, is potentially a gamechanger and it's all done in a matter of seconds.’

John Rafferty, Vice and Deputy Principal at Glasgow Clyde College

‘Its user-friendly design means that even those with minimal digital skills can navigate it with ease, making a huge difference in reducing their workloads and improving their well-being.’

Ky Marland, Bradford College

Evidence and sector validation

Trusted, Evaluated and Involved in National AI Evaluation and Pilot Programmes in Education

TeacherMatic has taken part in recognised evaluation and pilot initiatives with many educators and 350+ organisations using this AI toolkit to reduce workload and support teaching. For teacher training providers, this offers valuable reassurance that AI can be adopted purposefully, with educational priorities and professional judgement at the centre.

Talk to us about evidence-informed adoption

Ufi evaluatedIndependent evaluation recognition.

Jisc FE PilotPractical and responsible AI use in FE.

Jisc HE PilotConnected to higher education adoption.

Jisc AI Assessment InitiativeResponsible thinking around AI and assessment.

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Created by educators for educators. Trusted by 70,000+ educators across 350+ organisations.