Student loans available to cover training costs
Flexibly delivered around you
Nationwide delivery
Train to be a secondary school teacher
via our Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training programme leading
to QTS
ITT AT A GLANCE
CHECK-CIRCLE Course Duration: 11 months
CHECK-CIRCLE Age phase: 11 - 16 with post-16 enhancement
CHECK-CIRCLE Choose to specialise in one of 8 subjects
CHECK-CIRCLE Personal tutor
CHECK-CIRCLE In-school mentor
Awards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Introduction
Train to be a teacher with our Secondary Initial Teacher Training course
The Postgraduate Initial Teacher Training programme offers a range of benefits, including placement experience in our partner schools, the opportunity to apply your learning in practice, and full support from our BPN tutors and mentors. The curriculum is carefully structured to build on your previous learning, and you will have access to the latest research and evidence into teacher training.
Age ranges & subject specialisms
Student teachers train in the 11 - 16 secondary age phase (with post-16 enhancement) in one of the following 8 subject specialisms:
Subject specialisms:
• English
• Maths
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Computing • Geography
• French
• Spanish
This route leads to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) allowing student teachers to teach right across the secondary age phase. Our Level 6 teacher training programmes do not include a PGCE, as it’s not required to teach in English schools.
Programme overview
Introduction to the ITT programme.
Pre-programme reading and tasks.
3 (Host School) Summative Assessment Recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Study comprising of: 4 x Intensive Training & Practice Weeks; Core training (Face-to-Face or online); Subject, Behaviour and Enhancement webinars
What are the benefits?
• Access student loans to cover your training (eligibility applies)
• High-quality school placements, arranged and fully supported by us
• Start this September and achieve QTS by July 2026
• Receive dedicated support from a personal tutor, mentor and our wellbeing team Student teachers will complete their training in two schools, one placement within their
• Dedicated learning time to focus purely on your development
• No End Point Assessment: complete training faster and jump straight into teaching
• Once qualified start your teaching career earning £31k–£38k (location dependent)
• Train in school four days a week, with one day of online or in-person training
We envision our student teachers gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with us before going on to complete the Early Career Teacher (ECT) programme to build a solid foundational understanding of pedagogy and teaching best practice.
As they progress in their careers, they might choose to specialise in a specific area of teaching and complete one of our Specialist NPQs. Should they develop ambitions to join their school SLT or become a headteacher, we could support them with a Leadership NPQ.
This end-to-end career support for teachers is known as the Golden Thread and Best Practice Network is thrilled to be one of the first providers to be approved by the Department for Education to offer this whole broad suite of training.
Why choose to study with Best Practice Network?
Study with the experts - with 20+ years exprience, Best Practice Network is one of the UK’s leading training, development and support providers for education professionals.
• Subject & Phase Specific Groups: As part of a leading national provider, you’ll train alongside peers across the country, specific to your chosen specialism
• Local Placement: Benefit from our network of 500+ partner schools, giving you access to local, high-quality in-school placements
• Supporting wellbeing: Our QTS-only pathway is designed to support your capacity and wellbeing as you transition into your teaching career
• 100% of our 2023/24 graduate teachers secured employment for September
Eligibility
Initial Teacher Training is an ideal training pathway for individuals who hold a degree in any subject. This programme is perfect for:
• Graduates looking for their first teaching role
• Career changers who want to transition into teaching
Criteria
To apply for this programme, you must meet the following requirements:
• Hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any subject with a minimum 2:2 classification
• Have achieved at least grade 4 (C) in GCSE English or mathematics (or equivalent)
• Must have held residency in the UK for the last three years
• While school experience is not mandatory, we highly recommend gaining some classroom experience to confirm your interest in a teaching career.
Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE)
Depending on your qualifications, you may need to do a subject knowledge enhancement (SKE) course before you start your teacher training to top up your subject knowledge. Our team will let you know if you need to undertake this funded course.
Costs
• The cost of training to teach is £9,535 for full-time study
• Student finance and maintenance loans may be available
• Self-funding is also an option
Bursaries and Scholarships
• Bursaries of up to £29,000 are available for trainee secondary teachers depending on subject
• Scholarships of up to £31,000 are also available depending on subject
• See website for full details: bestpracticenet.co.uk/teacher-training
Learn more
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