Train to Teach
You can train to become a primary or secondary school teacher.
Train with us as a primary or secondary school teacher, choosing the path that fits your passion. Our one-year, school-based courses offer hands-on experience across schools in Gloucester, Tewkesbury, and The Forest of Dean. Gain diverse classroom skills with expert support and start making a positive impact from day one.
Primary PGCE
Provided by Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership (GITEP), a highly successful school-centred initial teacher training provider, recognised as outstanding by Ofsted, we are delighted to be offering the
Primary PGCE with QTS (subject to validation)
Our new Primary Programme is a one year school-based teacher training programme, in which you will be fully immersed in school life and supported, both academically and pastorally, to be the best teacher you can be.
From day one of your programme, you will be in school, working with pupils, making a difference to children’s lives. You will undertake at least two placements in contrasting schools, giving you broad and invaluable first hand school experience.
Your school-based learning will be complemented by an in-person and online Professional Studies programme delivered by active teachers from a range of partner schools.
This ambitious evidence-informed training curriculum will inspire and accelerate your classroom confidence and give you excellent employment prospects.
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School-based training, teaching children aged 3-7 or 5 -11
Tuition and mentoring by practising expert teachers
Placements at primary, infant, junior and SEND Schools with confirmed school placements at offer stage*
Weekly, evidence-based professional study sessions
Part-time, flexible and salaried routes
‘Outstanding’ teacher trainer provider
Gain your Primary PGCE from University of Gloucestershire (subject to validation)
We offer 3 courses for the Primary, 2 with a PGCE and 1 with QTS only:
Primary (2H45)QTS, full time or part time 3-11Primary (B450)QTS with PGCE full time - ages 5-11Primary (Q860)QTS with PGCE full time - ages 3-7
Secondary ITT in Gloucestershire
Provided by Gloucestershire Initial Teacher Education Partnership (GITEP), a highly successful school-centred initial teacher training (SCITT) provider, recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024, we offer secondary Initial Teacher Training (ITT) with QTS and a PGCE awarded by University of Bristol.
With placements across our school network, in both selective and non selective, rural and city schools.
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Art and Design (2HBV)QTS with PGCE full time
Biology (2H5F)QTS with PGCE full time
Business studies (Q457)QTS with PGCE full time
Business studies with economics (X380)QTS with
PGCE full timeChemistry (2RPT)QTS with
PGCE full timeComputing (2RQ2)QTS with PGCE full time
Design and technology (U260)QTS with PGCE full time
Design and technology (Food) (H600)QTS with PGCE full time
English (2H4F)QTS with PGCE full time
Geography (2RPY)QTS with PGCE full time
History (2RPW)QTS with PGCE full time
Mathematics (2HCM)QTS with PGCE full time
Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish) (2HBY)QTS with PGCE full time
Music (36QM)QTS with PGCE full time
Physical Education (2YDY)QTS with PGCE full time
Physics (2HCR)QTS with PGCE full time
Psychology (E658)QTS with PGCE full time
Religious Education (2YF2)QTS with PGCE full time
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