Routes into teaching - Teach Derby Teach Derbyshire

We help you to find your way, so you can help others to do the same.

With so many routes into teaching, it can be difficult to know which one is right for you. Which is why we’re here to support you at every step, allowing you to share what makes you brilliant.

Let’s work together for the future of Derby and Derbyshire.

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Other Training Routes

Our providers may also provide other training routes into teaching. Contact them directly to find out more.

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Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship in teaching is a salaried route securing Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) within 1 year.

1 year | Full time

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Teach First

Teach First is an on-the-job teacher training programme involving a 5-week introductory training course and 2 years of classroom-based learning to gain a PGDE.

2 Years | No Fees | Full Time

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SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training)

SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training) is an on the job training programme ran by schools, or groups of schools, enabling trainees to work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

1 Year | Up To £9,250.00 | Full Time

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