Train to teach English

English teachers open the minds of young people to new ideas, stories, histories and experiences – that they might otherwise never have known. You help students to become fluent, thoughtful, and reflective readers and writers.

Become and English teacher

As a United Teaching trainee, you will:

Engage with literary texts and contexts
Explore strategies for supporting and developing student literacy
Encourage critical thinking and analytical writing from students
Use best practices and research to make your lessons interesting and effective
Develop strategies to help students adapt their language for a range of contexts and audiences

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, our training programme gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence you need to be a successful and effective English teacher.

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Key details

Duration
One year

Location
110+ schools across England, including United Learning schools and our trusted partners

Qualification awarded

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), which qualifies you to teach in schools in England
PGCE (optional)

Fees & funding (UK Students)

Fee-funded: £7,250 (QTS) or £9,250 (QTS + PGCE), with up to £31,000 in bursaries and scholarships
Salaried: Earn while you train, with no course fees

Teacher Training Programme

As a school centred initial teacher training programme, you’ll be in the classroom from day one. Immersed in a teaching and learning environment, you will be shaping the lives and minds of young people from the get-go.

Delivered by subject specialists: Our programme is designed and delivered by expert practitioners, well-versed in teaching methodologies, lesson planning and advanced curriculum planning.
Dedicated support: Every United Teaching teacher trainee is supported by a subject and a professional mentor who will guide you through lesson planning, lesson observations, behaviour strategies, and career guidance
Subject-specific continuous professional development: In addition to your weekly training sessions, you will benefit from guest training sessions led by renowned teachers
Research-driven curriculum: Our teacher training curriculum is shaped by the latest educational research, ensuring you're fully prepared to excel in the classroom.
Salaried routes: On our salaried route, you can earn a salary from day one. In addition, your tuition fees are covered by us. Find out how you can fund your teacher training.