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Assessment Only route to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
A graduate route for experienced unqualified teachers to achieve QTSThis programme is offered by a number of universities, colleges, SCITTs, and School Direct training providers in England. If you are working as an unqualified teacher, you could achieve QTS via the Assessment Only route. If you have a degree and substantial experience of working in a school, early years, or further education setting, this option allows you to gain QTS without undergoing a teacher training programme.Study level
PostgraduateStudy mode
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Future Teaching Scholars programme
Funded programme for A level students with a passion for maths or physicsThis six year, full-time programme is for outstanding A level students with a passion for maths or physics. It offers financial support during your undergraduate years, as well as employment-based teacher training after you graduate.Study level
UndergraduateCourse type
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Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
A non-graduate teaching route for the post-16 further education sectorTypically one year long, Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) programmes are recognised teaching qualifications for the post-16 sector. You can choose a university or college-led pre-service training route, or work as an unqualified further education teacher while training part-time.Study level
UndergraduateStudy mode
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PGCE university-led teacher training
University-led postgraduate initial teacher training programme, leading to QTSPostgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) training programmes are available for prospective primary and secondary school teachers. You apply to study with a specific training provider, and will conduct the majority of your study on campus. You’ll also get classroom experience, spending time teaching and being trained in at least two schools for a minimum of 24 weeks.Study level
PostgraduateStudy mode
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Postgraduate Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT)
University or school-led training programmes leading to EYTSA number of postgraduate Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT) programmes are available via university or school-led training routes. All lead to Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) on successful completion. EYTS allows you to specialise in working with children up to five years old only.Study level
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Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeship
An employment-based route that allows you earn a salary while you trainSimilar to School Direct (salaried) programmes, Postgraduate Teaching Apprenticeships are a new, nationally-recognised, work-based route into teaching. In addition to working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) on successful completion of the course, apprentices will also complete an end point assessment (EPA) after the summer to consolidate learning from initial teacher training.Study level
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Researchers in Schools (including the Maths and Physics Chairs programme)
Salaried programme for PhD graduatesThis option is for candidates who have completed, or are finishing, a doctorate. It is a three-year teacher training programme that offers a combination of classroom teaching and research opportunities, as you work towards gaining QTS. As well as gaining a teaching qualification, participants work towards the Research Leader in Education Award – a programme of professional development that utilises and enhances the skills researchers have, to maximise their impact on schools.Study level
PostgraduateStudy mode
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Returning to teaching
Support is available for qualified teachers looking to return to teachingIf you qualified to teach in England but have never taught in a school, or wish to return to teaching after time away from the profession, support is available to help make the transition.Study level
PostgraduateCourse type
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School Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT)
Practical, hands-on teacher training programmes leading to QTSThis teacher training route is designed and delivered by groups of neighbouring schools and Initial Teacher Training providers. Most of the training is delivered in the classroom by experienced teachers. Providers work in close partnerships with universities, enabling trainee teachers to gain a degree alongside working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).Study level
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School Direct (salaried)
An employment-based route that allows you earn a salary while you trainThis route allows you to learn ‘on the job’ and earn a salary while you train towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). It’s an employment-based route for high quality graduates, typically with at least three years’ transferable work history. While the majority of School Direct training programmes include a PGCE qualification, not all do. If gaining a PGCE is important to you, check with your training provider before applying. You will receive an unqualified teacher's salary from your school, and the cost of your training will be covered, but you may be charged for your PGCE fees if awarded.Study level
PostgraduateStudy mode
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School Direct (tuition fee)
A school-led teacher training programme leading to QTSWith this training route, you’ll be based in a school, but will also be taught by the university, college, or SCITT that the school partners with. The school won’t be your employer, and in many ways, your training will be similar to other programmes in universities, colleges, and SCITTs. School Direct courses lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), and the majority of these training programmes also include a PGCE qualification, but not all do. If gaining a PGCE is important to you, check before applying.Study level
PostgraduateStudy mode
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School-centred initial teacher training (SCITT)
Practical, hands-on teacher training programmes leading to QTSThis teacher training route is designed and delivered by groups of neighbouring schools and colleges. Most of the training is delivered in the classroom by experienced teachers. Many schools work in close partnerships with universities for SCITT programmes, enabling trainee teachers to gain a PGCE or PGDE alongside working towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Many SCITT courses also include a PGCE qualification, but not all do. If gaining a PGCE is important to you, check before applying.Study level
PostgraduateStudy mode
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Teach First Leadership Development Programme
A two year, school-based, salaried programme leading to a PGDE qualificationThis option combines leadership development and teacher training, giving applicants the chance to become an inspirational leader in classrooms that need it the most. It is a two year salaried programme, leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) qualification. Following five weeks of intensive training, you’ll continue to learn on the job while you work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).Study level
PostgraduateStudy mode
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Troops to Teachers
Two or three-year degree programme for exceptional former services personnelTroops to Teachers non-graduate programme is a route to teacher training for service leavers, leading to an honours degree with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).Study level
UndergraduateCourse type
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Undergraduate degree plus postgraduate training
Apply for postgraduate teacher training after you graduate to gain QTSYou can study for a BA or BSc, then train to teach after you graduate. Following your undergraduate degree, you can apply for a postgraduate teacher training programme to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).Study level
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Undergraduate Early Years Initial Teacher Training (EYITT)
Apply for a degree in an early childhood subject to graduate with EYTSThis undergraduate route is for those wanting to teach Early Years Foundation Stage. You can apply for a degree in an early childhood-related subject to graduate with Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS). EYTS allows you to specialise in working with children up to five years old only. Courses take between three to four years to complete.Study level
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Undergraduate Initial Teacher Training
Apply for BEd, BA, or BSc education degrees to graduate with QTSYou can apply for Initial Teacher Training programmes to graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Bachelor of Education (BEd) degrees are a popular route for prospective primary school teachers, but some universities do offer secondary-level BEd programmes for certain specialisms. Alternatively, you could study for a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) education degree. These have a greater focus on training to teach a specific subject. Courses take between three to four years to complete.Study level
UndergraduateStudy mode
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Undergraduate School Centred pathway
The BA Honours Primary and Early Years Education programme is a school-based, three-year undergraduate course leading to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).This course allows you to specialise in ages three – 11 in a primary school whilst studying on the job to become a Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT).Study level
UndergraduateStudy mode
Full-timeCourse type
School-ledFees and funding
Fees payable
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