I do not have a degree, what are my options?
To hold Qualified Teacher Status, you must have a degree. But, if you are sure you want to teach, you can study for a degree while you complete your teacher training. …
Course: Teacher Training: Choosing the Right PGCE for You
What is it like to study BA Primary Education with QTS with NITE
NITE’s BA Primary Education with QTS is a three-year full-time course available in England that enables you to gain a degree and Qualified Teacher Status. This is an alternative to …
Your teacher training questions answered
For the final time in this course, we’re giving you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about this week’s materials, or about teacher training in general. These …
Academic and Practical Study
The importance of academic study? We can liken learning to teach on a PGCE/iPGCE course to learning to drive. Learning to drive is not just about how to handle and …
Teaching Career Options
The teaching profession offers an exciting career with many opportunities to grow and develop. In this step, we’ll explore some of the different places your career could take you, from …
Why do a PGCE?
The postgraduate certificate in education – or PGCE – is one of the most popular routes into teaching. In this step, we’ll take a closer look at what it’s like …
Welcome to the course
Over the next two weeks, you’ll hear from a team of passionate teachers about what it takes to be a first-rate educator and what life is really like in and …
What support will I get as a trainee teacher?
When choosing your PGCE, it’s important to consider the level of support you’ll get from your provider. It can vary considerably and will often depend on whether the course is …
What do I need to consider when choosing my PGCE?
When it comes to choosing a PGCE course, it’s important to spend some time researching the different course providers so you can be sure to pick one that is in …
Welcome back
Welcome to Week 2 of the course. This week, we’ll focus on the practical bits of advice about how to get into teaching, from the different study routes to the …
Where should I go next?
Thank you for joining us on this short course exploring the world of teaching and Initial Teacher Training. Let’s reflect on the journey so far and start thinking about your …
What advice would you give to aspiring teachers?
We asked our teaching professionals what hints and tips they would share with anybody who was thinking about getting into teaching. What do you think? Does any piece of advice …
Training online with the National School of Education and Teaching
In this video, we’ll explain why studying with the National School of Education and Teaching, which is part of the Coventry University Group, might just be the right choice for …
What are my funding options?
Deciding how to fund your Initial Teacher Training (ITT) is an important early step in your teaching journey. So, how much will it cost and what are your options? According …
How do I get school experience?
A major part of completing your training will be time spent in school, working with pupils and fellow teaching staff. Here, we’ll look at some of the things you need …
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Teacher Training: Choosing the Right PGCE for You