There are a number of ways to get into teaching. As well as our campus taught programmes, Northumbria offers the option of a more school-centred route through School Direct.

Teacher Training in School PGCE is an exciting opportunity to teacher train in outstanding schools alongside highly experienced teacher mentors. Your School Based Training Plan is designed by the lead school and individually tailored to develop your skills and expertise. Over the course of your training, you will gain experience in more than one school and teach across different year groups within your training age phase.

Applicants are welcomed for Primary, Secondary Subjects and Special School places that our partner schools have been allocated.

Explore the opportunities and details of how to apply at each of our partner schools by visiting our training schools tab.

Training in a school gives you a unique opportunity to learn from highly experienced teacher mentors.

You will follow a School Based Training Plan, which will be designed by the lead school and tailored to your own skills and expertise. You will gain experience in more than one school and teach across different year groups within your training age phase, ensuring you develop the skills to become a highly effective qualified teacher.

Explore the opportunities and details of how to apply at each of our partner schools below.

School Direct Training Schools choose the university they want to work with – Northumbria University is a centre of excellence for initial teacher education, and the team at Northumbria are delighted to be the biggest university partner, chosen by partnership schools, in the North East.

Your University-based training follows a blended learning approach where you will be supported by academic tutors as you explore contemporary issues related to education and gain a deeper appreciation of how research and theory inform practice. You will have opportunities to work collaboratively and individually as you are guided to reflect on your school experience and work towards achieving a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (60 credits at Masters level).

If you are passionate about wanting to be a teacher and are keen to immerse yourself in schools, learning with staff and pupils throughout your training year, then this is an excellent programme for you.

If you are training in a secondary subject, you may also be eligible to apply for a bursary of up to £26,000 from the Department of Education.