A Career in Teaching
Inspire a bright future
A Career in Teaching
Inspire a bright future
8th
for student satisfaction in Education
Complete University Guide 2023
Outstanding
for both primary and secondary teacher education
Ofsted 2023
Top 10
in the UK for teaching satisfaction
Guardian University Guide 2023
Become a qualified teacher in one year
Are you ready to start your career in teaching? Studying a PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) course allows you to qualify as a teacher within one year. You can choose from primary or secondary routes depending on your career goals.
Our teacher training courses have a strong national and international reputation. We have a long and distinguished record of training teachers, dating back to 1839.
Why Teach?
Start teaching and inspire the next generation
Teaching is one of the most rewarding, interesting yet challenging professions. Teachers are responsible for ensuring that children enjoy learning and gain an education that will enable them to flourish in contemporary society. Join our thriving community of lecturers and staff and enjoy training to teach.
High-quality support and education
Learn why we're rated Outstanding by Ofsted
Bursaries and Scholarships
Learn more about the bursaries available for teacher training
Starting a career in teaching is not as expensive as you might think, and in some subjects, you can even get up to £29,000 of Government funding.