All teacher training programmes are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you will need to teach successfully.

Initial teacher training (ITT) programmes focus on a number of themes, linked to the qualified teacher status (QTS) standards. Whatever programme you choose, your ITT will involve:

  • a knowledge and understanding of the relevant national curriculum programmes of study for your subjects
  • planning and preparing lessons and setting learning objectives
  • managing classes, promoting good behaviour and minimising disruptions
  • using information and communication technology effectively
  • awareness of the professional values expected of teachers, in their attitudes and behaviour towards pupils and colleagues

Most trainee teachers (except for those on employment-based or assessment only routes) divide their time between a university or other higher education institutions and a school, where they will undertake supervised teaching practice.