Postgraduate Initial Teacher Education and Training and Pre ITT Knowledge Enhancement

High quality education is essential if individuals are to realise their full potential and the teacher is fundamental in that process. Many people can remember good teachers in their own school experience who have made a significant difference in their own learning and development. We believe that the continuing development of teachers at all stages of their careers is a task of the utmost importance.

Our Initial Teacher Education and Training courses are based on the view that education is about active and meaningful learning through which students should become analytical, creative and receptive to new ideas. By working with Partnership schools and Accredited Mentor teachers on our programmes, we aim to raise the standards of newly qualified members on entry to the teaching profession.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Secondary postgraduate programme: A one year full-time programme leading to the award of a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (with Masters level components) and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) which prepares students to work effectively with the 11-18 age range. Students specialise in one curriculum subject and spend time learning in both the University and in partnership schools.

Primary postgraduate programme: A very intensive, one year, full-time programme. Through a full commitment to the programme, you will learn to become an effective Primary/Early years teacher, with experience in two age ranges.

For more information visit the TDA website.

Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP)

The Graduate Teacher Programme is a one year full-time employment based route into teaching leading to the award of Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Trainees may either train to teach the full curriculum across two consecutive age ranges at Primary level, or their subject specialism across two consecutive key stages at Secondary level.

Pre - ITT Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE)

Subject Knowledge Enhancement Programme provides intensive programmes for graduates who need to develop greater depth of understanding, prior to teacher training for secondary qualified teacher status. The University of Reading provides Subject Knowledge Enhancement courses in the specialism's of French, Maths, Chemistry and Physics.