Course Details

One year QTS plus an optional PGCE

Initial Teacher Training Year

We want to give our trainees the best possible experience as they embark on their teaching journey. That's why before training begins, you will be invited to attend an induction at your host school, where you will take part in various activities that will support you when you start, as well as meeting key people that will be supporting you throughout your training year.

Your trainee year will start with a 10-day summer institute (28 June - 11 July 2024) based at one of our regional training centres, with some remote delivery too. You'll attend interactive sessions led by teaching experts to help you feel prepared for entering the classroom in September. It's also a great opportunity to meet your fellow trainees for the first time!

You will then spend your academic year in your host school. On Fridays, you'll attend training sessions led by our experts, covering a range of topics from behaviour to subject knowledge. This is also an opportunity to reflect on your week and share your stories with your fellow trainees.

In addition, you will complete a second placement at a contrasting school. This provides opportunities for you to experience a different school setting, further enhancing and developing your teaching knowledge and skills.

You'll be assessed throughout the year based on your classroom practice, measured against the Department for Education's Teaching Standards. There are two additional academic assignments for those studying for a PGCE, assessed by our university provider.

Primary Teacher Training

Our Friday training sessions cover pedagogy (the study of teaching methods), assessment, curriculum, behaviour and professionalism, and are delivered by experts in their field (such as English and Maths advisers).

The focus of each week’s training directly links to your teaching the following week, so you can quickly put your learning into practice.

Key topics such as reading are revisited throughout the year to give you the confidence to fully support your pupils in these areas.

Your first 6 weeks will cover:

  • High expectations, behaviour and classroom routines
  • Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction
  • Understanding the primary curriculum
  • Lesson planning  
  • Assessing learning and how to check for understanding

Secondary Teacher Training

Training sessions for Secondary teacher training cover pedagogy (the study of teaching methods), assessment, curriculum, behaviour and professional behaviour, with a strong emphasis on application and practice. 

After every training session, you'll have a meeting with your mentor. This is your chance to reflect on the week, celebrate your successes and troubleshoot any issues. You'll make a plan together for the next week, putting into place some of the things you've learnt about during the training session.

Your first 6 weeks will cover:

  • High expectations, behaviour and classroom routines
  • Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction
  • Developing effective relationships with students, colleagues, parents and carers
  • Lesson planning and learning objectives
  • Assessing learning and how to check for understanding  

We currently offer teacher training places for the following subjects:

  • Art & Design
  • Biology
  • Business
  • Chemistry
  • Design & Technology
  • Drama
  • English
  • Geography
  • History
  • Maths
  • MFL (French or Spanish)
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Primary
  • Religious Education

Not every subject is available in every area. To find out what subjects are available in your region, view our course availability.

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