Our Courses

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: B695

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025 

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

• The curriculum in art at KS3
• The curriculum in art at KS4
• An introduction to KS5 art
• Adaptive Teaching in art
• Subject Knowledge: Art
• Literacy and Numeracy in art
• Behaviour for Learning: art
• Questioning/Assessment for Learning in art
• Subject pedagogy in art
• Assessment and Accreditation

Assessment and Accreditation

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) is the accredited body and has responsibility for recommending trainees who successfully complete the programme for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

  The NIoT is also accredited as a ‘Main Provider’ on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers (RoATP).

  The NIoT works in partnership with the University of Birmingham, who are the validating university and have responsibility for awarding the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) element of the programme. The PGCE is optional if you are on the PGTA route but compulsory if you are on the School Direct route.

Financial support from the government

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 2KGW

Salary Course Code: 2KGD

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025 

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

• Lesson Planning/Subject Knowledge 1
• Behaviour for Learning: Science/Subject Knowledge 2
• Questioning/active AFL/Subject Knowledge 3
• Literacy and Numeracy in Science/Subject Knowledge 4
• Teaching for Exam Success: Assessment Objectives/Subject Knowledge 5
• Teaching for Exam Success: Required Practicals/Subject Knowledge 6
• A-Level Science
• Curriculum intent, implementation and Impact/Subject Knowledge 7
• Observing good practice
• Engaging and Enthusing in Science

Assessment and Accreditation

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and master’s level credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

The elements that make up the holistic assessment include:

• Mentor reports
• Evidence of application in practice
• Subject and curriculum knowledge
• Completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections
• Attendance and punctuality
• Professional behaviour
• Mathematics and English proficiencies

The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by master’s level assignments and school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You’ll get a bursary of £25,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

• a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject

You do not have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course.

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Salary

If you are eligible for a salaried training place the programme fees will be met by the academy. Your salary will be calculated using the unqualified teachers’ pay scales and the location of your academy.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 2KGZ

Salary Course Code: 2KGY

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

• Lesson Planning/Subject Knowledge 1
• Behaviour for Learning: Science/Subject Knowledge 2
• Questioning/active AFL/Subject Knowledge 3
• Literacy and Numeracy in Science/Subject Knowledge 4
• Teaching for Exam Success: Assessment Objectives/Subject Knowledge 5
• Teaching for Exam Success: Required Practicals/Subject Knowledge 6
• A-Level Science
• Curriculum intent, implementation and Impact/Subject Knowledge 7
• Observing good practice
• Engaging and Enthusing in Science

Assessment and Accreditation

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and master’s level credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

  As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

  The elements that make up the holistic assessment include:

• Mentor reports
• Evidence of application in practice
• Subject and curriculum knowledge
• Completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections
• Attendance and punctuality
• Professional behaviour
• Mathematics and English proficiencies
• Engagement and input in training
• Final assessment panel presentation

 

The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by master’s level assignments and school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You’ll get a bursary of £28,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

• a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject

You do not have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course.

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Salary

If you are eligible for a salaried training place the programme fees will be met by the academy. Your salary will be calculated using the unqualified teachers’ pay scales and the location of your academy.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 2T3F

Salary Course Code: 2T3G

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

There are a number of Subject-specific training days as part of the Core Training which includes the following content as a minimum:

• Tech Savvy Teaching: Digital Literacy for Teachers and Students HT1 Y7, 8, 9
• Knowledge Enhancement: Data RepresentationHT1 Y8, HT3 Y9
• Knowledge Enhancement: Programming Constructs HT3 Y7, HT3 Y8, HT5 Y9 *Knowledge Enhancement: Algorithm Design KS3 - KS4 *Knowledge Enhancement: Hardware and processing HT5 Y7, KS4 *Knowledge Enhancement: Networks and the internet HT4 Y8, HT1 Y9 *Knowledge Enhancement: Programming constructs *Knowledge Enhancement: Sort and search algorithms *Creative computing / Cultural Capital

Assessment and Accreditation

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and master’s level credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

The elements that make up the holistic assessment include:

• Mentor reports
• Evidence of application in practice
• Subject and curriculum knowledge
• Completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections
• Attendance and punctuality
• Professional behaviour
• Mathematics and English proficiencies

The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by master’s level assignments and school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You’ll get a bursary of £28,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

• a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject

You do not have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course.

You may be eligible for aloan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Salary

If you are eligible for a salaried training place the programme fees will be met by the academy. Your salary will be calculated using the unqualified teachers’ pay scales and the location of your academy.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 2KG7

Salary Course Code: 2KG4

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

• What is Design & Technology? Managing Behaviour effectively in practical lessons.
• What is Food Technology?
• What is Textiles Technology?
• Meeting the needs of all learners in Design & Technology.
• Assessment in Design & Technology. Promoting Critical thinking in Design & Technology.
• Design & Technology Curriculum: KS4 Lesson Planning (starting with the end, using prepared plans and resources.)
• An introduction to electronic in the D&T curriculum.
• The use of new and emerging technology within Design & Technology.

Assessment and Accreditation

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and master’s level credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

  As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

  The elements that make up the holistic assessment include:

• Mentor reports
• Evidence of application in practice
• Subject and curriculum knowledge

 

The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by master’s level assignments and school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

• Completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections
• Attendance and punctuality
• Professional behaviour
• Mathematics and English proficiencies
• Engagement and input in training
• Final assessment panel presentation

Financial support from the government

You’ll get a bursary of £25,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

• a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject

You do not have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course.

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Salary

If you are eligible for a salaried training place the programme fees will be met by the academy. Your salary will be calculated using the unqualified teachers’ pay scales and the location of your academy.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 2KG2

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

There are a number of Subject-specific training days as part of the Core Training which includes the following content as a minimum:

*The English Curriculum at KS3

*Assessment in English

*The English Curriculum at KS4

*Teaching Writing and Redrafting

*The World of Shakespeare

*Planning English lessons for the needs of all pupils

*Teaching Poetry (KS3 and KS4)

*Literacy and Developing a Love of Reading

*An Introduction to KS5

Assessment and Accreditation

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and master’s level credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

  As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

  The elements that make up the holistic assessment include:

• Mentor reports
• Evidence of application in practice
• Subject and curriculum knowledge

 

The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by master’s level assignments and school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

• Completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections
• Attendance and punctuality
• Professional behaviour
• Mathematics and English proficiencies
• Engagement and input in training
• Final assessment panel presentation

Financial support from the government

You’ll get a bursary of £10,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

• a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject

You do not have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course.

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 2KH8

Salary Course Code: 2KH7

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025 

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

• What makes a good geography lesson?
• Understanding, progression and assessment in geography.
• Geographical Enquiry
• Fieldwork in Geography
• Geographical Pedagogies
• Literacy and Numeracy in Geography
• Recontextualising Geographical Knowledge.

Assessment and Accreditation

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and master’s level credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

  As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

  The elements that make up the holistic assessment include mentor reports, evidence of application in practice, subject and curriculum knowledge, completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections, attendance and punctuality, professional behaviour, mathematics and English proficiencies, engagement and input in training and a final assessment panel presentation.

• The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by master’s level assignments and school experience.

 

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You’ll get a bursary of £25,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

• a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject

You do not have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course.

Salary

If you are eligible for a salaried training place the programme fees will be met by the academy. Your salary will be calculated using the unqualified teachers’ pay scales and the location of your academy.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 2KH6

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025  

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

*Getting to grips with the history of history education in schools

• How do we make the most of questions in History?
• Camels, diamonds and counterfactuals: a model for teaching causal reasoning
• Bringing the academic to the foreground: How to equip students with stories that contradict, compete or complement one another.
• How do I get students excited by source work?
• Whose History is it anyway? Teaching diverse and controversial Histories
• Understanding the Holocaust: The how and the why of teaching it well

Assessment and Accreditation

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and master’s level credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

  As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

  The elements that make up the holistic assessment include mentor reports, evidence of application in practice, subject and curriculum knowledge, completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections, attendance and punctuality, professional behaviour, mathematics and English proficiencies, engagement and input in training and a final assessment panel presentation.

  The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by master’s level assignments and school experience.

  Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 2B67

Salary Course Code: 2B68

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

There are a number of Subject-specific training days as part of the Core Training which includes the following content as a minimum:

• Planning for progress in Maths.
• Reasoning Mathematically.
• Meeting the needs of every Maths student.
• Assessment techniques to develop engagement and deep understanding
• From Good to Great Maths Teaching.
• Developing subject knowledge beyond KS4.
• Building your Maths Curriculum
• Where is the Maths?

Assessment and Accreditation

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and master’s level credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

  As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

  The elements that make up the holistic assessment include:

• Mentor reports
• Evidence of application in practice
• Subject and curriculum knowledge

 

The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by master’s level assignments and school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

• Completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections
• Attendance and punctuality
• Professional behaviour
• Mathematics and English proficiencies
• Engagement and input in training
• Final assessment panel presentation

Financial support from the government

You’ll get a bursary of £28,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

• a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject

You do not have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course.

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Salary

If you are eligible for a salaried training place the programme fees will be met by the academy. Your salary will be calculated using the unqualified teachers’ pay scales and the location of your academy.

 

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Languages available: French, Spanish or Mandarin

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 2B66

Salary Course Code: 2B64

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

There are a number of Subject-specific training days as part of the Core Training which includes the following content as a minimum:

• Managing behaviour effectively in languages
• Languages curriculum - KS3 planning and teaching
• Assessment in languages
• Meeting the needs of all learners in languages
• Teaching grammar and the uniqueness of Spanish, French & Mandarin
• Languages curriculum - Teaching GCSE
• Cognitive science in languages
• Exploiting film, song and texts
• Technology in languages
• Transitions: primary and Key Stage 5

Assessment and Accreditation

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and Master’s Level Credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

• As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

• The elements that make up the holistic assessment include: mentor reports; evidence of application in practice; subject and curriculum knowledge; completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections; attendance and punctuality; professional behaviours; mathematics and English proficiencies; engagement and input in training and a final assessment panel presentation.

• The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by: master’s level assignments; school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You’ll get a bursary of £25,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

• a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject

You do not have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course.

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Salary

If you are eligible for a salaried training place the programme fees will be met by the academy. Your salary will be calculated using the unqualified teachers’ pay scales and the location of your academy.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: P450

Date you can apply from: October 2024  

Date course starts: September 2025  

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

• Helping pupils understanding the Elements of music
• Warm Ups and Starter Activities
• Timing and Structure of Lessons
• Lesson Planning in music *The Music curriculum at KS3 and KS4
• An introduction to KS5 music
• Behaviour for Learning: music
• Questioning/Assessment for Learning in music
• Literacy and Numeracy in music
• Subject pedagogy in music

Assessment and Accreditation

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and master’s level credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

The elements that make up the holistic assessment include:

• Mentor reports
• Evidence of application in practice
• Subject and curriculum knowledge
• Completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections
• Attendance and punctuality
• Professional behaviour
• Mathematics and English proficiencies

The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by master’s level assignments and school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 2VHD

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

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About the course

Our full-time courses last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our 52 Harris Federation academies or partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.   During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training, based at Harris Academy Bermondsey in South East London. The rest of your time is spent in your school placement. School Direct is an immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year.  

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment, to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.   

There are a number of Subject-specific training days as part of the Core Training which includes the following content as a minimum:  

• Establishing safe routines in Physical Education.
• Effective teaching of practical skills.
• Mastery of Invasion Games.
• Principles of subject planning..
• Embedding theory into practical; Physical Education in the classroom.
• Classroom based delivery.
• Fundamentals of gymnastics and dance.
• Curriculum in Physical Education. Supporting students with SEND.
• Fundamentals of OAA and teaching athletics.
• Moderation. Practical Vocational Theory.

Assessment and Accreditation

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

• The Harris School Direct programme leads to the award of QTS through Harris Initial Teacher Education (an accredited SCITT provider), with PGCE and Master’s Level Credits awarded in partnership with Kingston University.
• As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the Harris ITE Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for Qualified Teacher Status.
• The elements that make up the holistic assessment include: Mentor reports; Evidence bundles; Final QTS Assessment panel presentation; Subject and curriculum knowledge; Attendance and punctuality; Professional behaviours; Mathematics and English proficiencies; and engagement and input in training.
• The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by: Master’s level assignments; School experience.

Financial support from the government

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 2KH3

Salary Course Code: 2KH2

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

There are a number of Subject-specific training days as part of the Core Training which includes the following content as a minimum:

• Lesson Planning/Subject Knowledge 1
• Behaviour for Learning: Science/Subject Knowledge 2
• Questioning/Active AFL/Subject Knowledge 3
• Literacy and Numeracy in Science/Subject Knowledge 4
• Teaching for Exam Success: Assessment Objectives/Subject Knowledge 6
• Teaching for Exam Success: Required Practicals/Subject Knowledge 6
• A-Level Science
• Curriculum intent, implementation and Impact/Subject Knowledge 7
• Observing good practice
• Engaging and Enthusing in Science

Assessment and Accreditation

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and Master’s Level Credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

• As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

• The elements that make up the holistic assessment include: mentor reports; evidence of application in practice; subject and curriculum knowledge; completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections; attendance and punctuality; professional behaviours; mathematics and English proficiencies; engagement and input in training and a final assessment panel presentation.

• The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by: master’s level assignments; school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You’ll get a bursary of £28,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

• a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject

You do not have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course.

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Salary

If you are eligible for a salaried training place the programme fees will be met by the academy. Your salary will be calculated using the unqualified teachers’ pay scales and the location of your academy.

Age range: 3 to 7

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: Z492

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025 

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

There are a number of Subject-specific training days as part of the Core Training which includes the following content as a minimum:

• Maths
• English - writing and spoken language
• Religious education and PSHE
• Introduction to systematic synthetic phonics, including Read, Write Inc.
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Design and Technology
• Art
• Music
• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Assessment and Accreditation

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and Master’s Level Credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

• As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

• The elements that make up the holistic assessment include: mentor reports; evidence of application in practice; subject and curriculum knowledge; completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections; attendance and punctuality; professional behaviours; mathematics and English proficiencies; engagement and input in training and a final assessment panel presentation.

• The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by: master’s level assignments; school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Age range: 5 to 11

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 28P6

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025 

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

There are a number of Subject-specific training days as part of the Core Training which includes the following content as a minimum:

• Maths
• English - writing and spoken language
• Religious education and PSHE
• Early Reading
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Design and Technology
• Art
• Music

Assessment and Accreditation

The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and master’s level credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

The elements that make up the holistic assessment include:

• Mentor reports
• Evidence of application in practice
• Subject and curriculum knowledge
• Completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections
• Attendance and punctuality
• Professional behaviour
• Mathematics and English proficiencies
• Engagement and input in training
• Final assessment panel presentation

The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by master’s level assignments and school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk

 

Age range: 3 to 7

Age range: 5 to 11

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 3F2F

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Eligibility

• GCSE Grade A/7 or above
• AS Level / A Level Maths grade C 
• Grade 2:2 or above in a degree with a strong maths component i.e. over 50% Maths e.g. Maths, Economics or a degree in a Science

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

There are a number of Subject-specific training days as part of the Core Training which includes the following content as a minimum:

• Maths
• English - writing and spoken language
• Religious education and PSHE
• Introduction to systematic synthetic phonics, including Read, Write Inc.
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Design and Technology
• Art
• Music
• Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• 6 additional specialist training days1 focusing on delivering and leading the maths curriculum

Assessment and Accreditation

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and Master’s Level Credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

• As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

• The elements that make up the holistic assessment include: mentor reports; evidence of application in practice; subject and curriculum knowledge; completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections; attendance and punctuality; professional behaviours; mathematics and English proficiencies; engagement and input in training and a final assessment panel presentation.

• The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by: master’s level assignments; school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.

Age range: 11 to 16

Course length: Full-time 1 year (Part-time also available)  

Course fee: £9,250 (UK and International students)

Course Code: 3F7Z

Date you can apply from: October 2024

Date course starts: September 2025

Qualification: PGCE with QTS

Apply Here

About the course

Our full-time programmes last for one academic year, from September to July. As a trainee teacher, you’ll be based at one of our partner schools, where you’ll learn to teach alongside expert classroom practitioners in an exciting, vibrant environment.

During the course you will spend one day a week at Core Training. This will be a blended model of online and face-to-face sessions, based at one of our regional campuses closest to you. This is a school-centred, immersive programme where you will be teaching across the year, the rest of your week is spent in your school placements.

The training sessions are facilitated by our expert practitioners who will model outstanding planning, teaching and assessment to support your development as a teacher. You will have lots of opportunities to interact and learn from peers from across subjects and phases.

There are a number of Subject-specific training days as part of the Core Training which includes the following content as a minimum:

• Religious Education in Practice.
• Progress and Assessment in RE.
• Planning for success at GCSE: meeting the needs of all learners.
• Controversial and Sensitive issues in RE 
• Assessment and Pedagogy in RE
• Applying evidence-informed principles to RE 
• ‘Powerful knowledge’ in RE
• Approaches to Curriculum Planning.
• Enriching the curriculum.

Assessment and Accreditation

• The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) programme leads to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through the NIoT (an accredited provider), with PGCE and Master’s Level Credits awarded in partnership with the University of Birmingham.

• As a trainee teacher, you will be assessed holistically against the NIoT Curriculum, across the training year in both your school-based training and Core Training. By the end of the course, this will enable you to demonstrate that you have met the Teachers’ Standards as required for QTS.

• The elements that make up the holistic assessment include: mentor reports; evidence of application in practice; subject and curriculum knowledge; completion of Intensive Training and Practice (IT&P) reflections; attendance and punctuality; professional behaviours; mathematics and English proficiencies; engagement and input in training and a final assessment panel presentation.

• The PGCE element of the programme is assessed by: master’s level assignments; school experience.

Course arrangements and content may be subject to change in line with training partnerships with DfE requirements.

Financial support from the government

You’ll get a bursary of £10,000 if you have a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject.

• a degree of 2:2 or above in any subject

You do not have to apply for a bursary - if you’re eligible, you’ll automatically start receiving it once you begin your course.

You may be eligible for a loan while you study.

Find out about financial support if you're from outside the uk.