Secondary PGCE with QTS
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Secondary PGCE
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Participating trainees will be able to acquire significant real life experience of the profession through being placed in Secondary school settings throughout their training period.
This route allows trainees to build relationships with stakeholders and learn from outstanding practitioners who will be on hand to offer guidance and support throughout the course. Trainees will also receive specialist Masters level input from dedicated University of Cumbria Staff.
Benefits
Make a real difference EVERY DAY
Bring the best out in a child
Fulfilling career
Job satisfaction
Opportunities for progression
The everyonelearning@ Teaching Partnership School Direct course lasts one year and trainees train in at least two good or outstanding schools.
Trainees will be a part of the team from the very start, receiving extensive support from experienced teachers and mentors.
Guaranteed Support to Secure Future Employment
In many cases, at the end of the training period, those undertaking the programme continue to work in the school or school group where they train.
Bursaries
Funding: initial teacher training (ITT), academic year 2026_27– GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Secondary Education with QTS:
A minimum UK 2:2 honours degree or recognised equivalent qualification depending on your chosen specialism, is required.
GCSE grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics or recognised equivalent qualifications. Applicants must have met this requirement by the start of the programme.
School Based trainees are eligible for training bursaries and can apply for the same financial support such as student loans.
School Based courses result in qualified teacher status (QTS), and award a postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE).
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