Initial Teacher Training (awarding QTS)
We are excited to be offering two routes into teaching in partnership with Best Practice Network (BPN), both awarding QTS: Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship and Postgraduate Teacher Training - Fee Funded. Our Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training programmes offer a range of benefits, including placement experience in our partner schools, the opportunity to apply your learning in practice and full support from BPN tutors and mentors. The curriculum is carefully structured to build on the trainees previous learning and gives access to the latest research and evidence into teacher training.
Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship
The Post graduate Teacher Apprenticeship is an alternative to traditional university-based teacher training. Trainee teachers are employed by a school while learning on the job. Trainees do not pay fees as funding comes by way of the Apprenticeship Levy. Bursaries are available to support both trainees and host schools. For more information, select the relevant link below:
Postgraduate Teacher Training - Fee Funded
Postgraduate Teacher Training offers practical training in our schools with the support of skilled colleagues. Successful completion of the programme leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Trainees are required to fund the training themselves however student loans are available. Bursaries and grants are available to support both trainees and host schools. or more information, select the relevant link below:
Take a look at the comparison chart below to see the differences between our two pathways.
Teacher Apprenticeship | Fee-Funded | |
|---|---|---|
Primary - Aged 3-7 | ✓ | ✓ |
Primary - Ages 5-11 | ✓ | ✓ |
Secondary - Ages 11-16 | Available subjects: English, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computing, Geography, French and Spanish. | Available subjects: English, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computing, Geography, French and Spanish. |
Secondary - Ages 14-19 | Available subjects: English, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computing, Geography, French and Spanish. | Available subjects: English, Maths, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Computing, Geography, French and Spanish. |
Entry requirements | Bachelors Degree (2:2 or above or equivalent) GCSE grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science (or equivalent) | Bachelors Degree (2:2 or above or equivalent) GCSE grade 4/C or above in English, Maths and Science (or equivalent) |
Fee | £9,000 - funded by Apprenticeship Levy or co-funded by gov for non-levy payers. | £8,500 - trainee funded (Student Finance available) |
Grants, bursaries and scholarships | Grants of up to £28,000 are available to contribute to trainee secondary teacher salaries depending on subject. | Bursaries of up to £27,000 are available for trainee secondary teachers depending on subject. Scholarships of up to £29,000 are also available depending on subject. |
Salaried | Yes - employed in school on unqualified teacher pay scale. | N/A |
School Placement | 6 weeks | 30 weeks (across two schools) |
Learn more | Learn more |
