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A comprehensive programme of support is available to help you choose the right training option. For top candidates there is also our enhanced service, Premier Plus, offered exclusively to those who want to teach a shortage subject. Special scholarships are also available for physics trainees from the Institute of Physics.

Brand new subject specialist courses (maths, sciences, languages) are also available in primary schools. These are ideal if you want to teach younger children but stay involved with a subject about which you are passionate.

Teacher training options

What are my options?

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Find out about the many different ITT options available to potential trainee teachers.

Postgraduate certificate in education

Postgraduate certificate in education

Find out about eligibility and applying for the postgraduate certificate in education (PGCE).

School-centred initial teacher training

School-centred initial teacher training

Graduates who want to train in a school environment should consider school-centred initial teacher training (SCITT).

The Graduate Teacher Programme

The Graduate Teacher Programme

On the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP), you can attain QTS while training and working in a paid teaching role.

School Direct

Find out more if you want to choose the school in which you train with an expectation of employment.

Teach First

Teach First trains its participants to be effective teachers and leaders in challenging schools.

Overseas Trained Teacher Programme

This programme is designed for teachers who qualified outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

BA/BSc with QTS

A BA or BSc with QTS is an honours degree that also incorporates teacher training.

Bachelor of Education

A bachelor of education (BEd) course enables you to study for your degree and complete your ITT at the same time.

Assessment-based training

Some candidates with substantial school experience may be able to qualify with minimal teacher training.

Assessment Only route to QTS

Find out about the new Assessment Only (AO) route to QTS for very experienced teachers with a degree.

Choose a course

Access information on choosing the right ITT course and provider.

Training providers

These resources and links can help you find the right training provider for your needs.