How do I become a teacher and will there be information on this?

Yes, teacher training providers will be attending to support those wishing to join the profession.

If you are already qualified, schools and multi-academy trusts who decide to attend will be promoting vacancies too

There are 3 main routes into teaching

1. School based training

– Professional Graduate Certificate of Education with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

– Post-Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

– Post-Graduate Diploma in Education and Leadership (PGDE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

2. Combination of school-based practice and university led study

– School Direct: Combining school-centred employment with university-led study leading to Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

– Post-Graduate Teaching Apprenticeships: Combining school-centred employment with university-led study leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

3. University Based Training

– Primary route only – a degree qualification and/or a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS))

– Primary and secondary routes – Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

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