The most common route taken into teaching is through university or college
The Postgraduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) is an academic, year long ITT programme which combines college based study with placements in school. The PGCE focuses primarily on developing teaching skills therefore a thorough knowledge of your subject is essential.
East Kent based providers include Canterbury Christ Church University. You may wish to speak with the CCCU Faculties Information team on 01227 782 635.
Those who reside in West Kent may wish to speak to the University of Greenwich on 0800 005 006 or courseinfo@gre.ac.uk. Details of programmes and open days can be found at www.gre.ac.uk.
Please visit www.tda.gov.uk for a full list of providers of this qualification.
There are training routes available through the Open University, www.ou.ac.uk.
Canterbury Christ Church University host an online teacher training programme, which allows a more flexible approach. Currently this is open to those wishing to train in secondary Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Please visit www.iteach.ac.uk for further information.
For further information on any of these routes please visit www.tda.gov.uk.
The undergraduate option is to study for three or four years full time for a degree in education (part time options are also available). Graduates will leave with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Education. Course content varies according to institution. Please visit www.tda.gov.uk for a full list of providers of this qualification.