This is a bespoke and flexible option for those looking to become a teacher; it caters to individuals and their specific requirements, along with the opportunity to be in school for the entirety of their training.

There are full-time programmes - taking one year to complete - or part-time courses available, which will require longer to complete. This route into Secondary school teaching can include the option of subject specialism.

Degrees with opt-in QTS are available in certain subjects such as Modern Foreign Languages, Computing and Physics. Applications are generally made through Department for Education “Apply for Teacher Training” portal for this route.

Entry Requirements for Secondary Postgraduate:

For most Postgraduate teacher training courses, prospective trainees will need a minimum of a 2:2 degree, GCSE English and Maths (Grades 9 - 4 or A* - C) or recognised equivalents, plus other requirements such as a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If the degree subject does not link closely to the subject that individuals intend to teach at Secondary level, some providers will require an A Level or equivalent in the chosen subject. Prospective trainees can also undertake a Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) course in preparation for the start of their ITT course for some subjects. Local providers can help with this process.

Core Content Framework (CCF):

The Initial Teacher Training (ITT) programmes follow the Core Content Framework (CCF) - a framework to support trainee teacher development. The ITT Core Content Framework aligns with the Early Career Framework (ECF) to establish an entitlement to a 3-or-more year structured package of support for all new teachers at the start of their careers. Drawing on evidence-based research, the CCF sets out the content that Initial Teacher Training providers and their partnerships must use when designing and delivering their Initial Teacher Training curriculum.