Useful Links
Teacher Training
- Edge Hill University
- Open University
- Liverpool Hope University
- Liverpool John Moores University
- Manchester Metropolitan University
- Bolton University
- The University of Cumbria
FE Colleges
- Accrington & Rossendale College
- Blackburn College
- Blackpool & the Fylde College
- Burnley College
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Nelson & Colne College
- Runshaw College
- Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College
- The Adult College, Lancaster
Part time Degree Course
- Edge Hill University
- Lancaster University
- Open University
- University of Central Lancashire
- Liverpool Hope University College
- Bolton Institute
- The University of Cumbria
Useful Websites
What qualifications do I need?
All entrants to teacher training must satisfy certain criteria, such as subject knowledge and suitability to the profession.
In addition there are certain statutory requirements for teacher training that you must have:
- English & Maths GCSE Grade C or above, or a recognised equivalent qualification;
- Science GCSE Grade C or above, or a recognised equivalent qualification. This applies to ALL applicants for Primary Teacher Training
- a first or second class honours degree
Are my qualifications equivalent?
If you are not sure that your qualifications are equivalent you can contact the following for guidance:
The University of Cumbria Admissions
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01524 384384 |
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If you are educated overseas you must contact NARIC
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01242 260010 |
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www.naric.org.uk |
What if I do not have the qualifications?
If you do not have these qualifications you can take GCSE courses or Open College 'A' Unit courses, which are equivalent, at your local FE College. Click on the name below to find out about courses at your nearest FE College.
- Accrington & Rossendale College
- Blackburn College
- Blackpool & the Fylde College
- Burnley College
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Nelson & Colne College
- Preston College
- Runshaw College
- Skelmersdale & Ormskirk College
- The Adult College, Lancaster
It may be possible to do an equivalency test in English Maths & Science at an Initial Teacher Training College, if you have school experience and are applying for a training course.
(Note: Please check prior to starting a programme of study advertised as GCSE equivalent that it is suitable for Initial Teacher Training).
- All qualified teachers have to have obtained a DEGREE or equivalent. Depending on the route you choose, you can take a course which will give you a degree as part of your training. This route involes a three or four year full time course at a college, leading to a BA or BSc with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
- If you have a degree, you may be able to do a 1 year training to gain QTS, as long as your degree is relevant to the subject you want to specialise in. Click here to look at routes into teaching.
- If you do NOT have a degree and cannot do the full-time College-based course, there are increasing opportunities for you to study a relevant degree part-time. Links to a selection of providers who offer part-time degree courses:
Do I need School Experience?
Although it is not a statutory requirement, it is important that you have some previous experience of working, paid or unpaid, with children, preferably in a school setting. It is unlikely that you would be accepted on any route without demonstrating that you have commitment to teaching.
Your local primary or secondary school may be able to provide you with some school experience. All schools can be found at Schoolsnet.
IIf, from the information above, you are eligible to train as a teacher click here to see routes into teaching. If you would like to speak to someone about routes into teaching, click here to see Contact Details.
How much will I earn as a teacher?
To find out how much you will earn as you are learning and when you are qualified as a teacher.
How can I find out if teaching is the profession for me?
There are certain things you will need to consider. Find out more.