We offer part-time routes to becoming a teacher in the Early Years, Primary, and two paths to become a qualified teacher in the Further Education and Training sector.
If you choose one of our higher level education courses, you will be taught by lecturers who are educated to post-graduate level and have significant teaching experience. They pride themselves on being able to guide you through the exciting challenges you will face when studying for a teaching qualification or working towards awards which will help you progress in the Early Years or Education sector.
We offer a part-time Foundation Degree in Education and a BA Honours in Education (top-up) in partnership with Staffordshire University. This route provides an excellent pathway to becoming a teacher in the Early Years, Primary, or Further Education and Training sector. It also provides a solid foundation for those wanting to undertake managerial roles in the sectors of student support, pastoral care, curriculum management, etc. For those wising to teach in Further Education and Training, we offer the Certificate in Education (CertEd) (for those with a Level 3 qualification) and a Post Graduate Certificate in Further Education or Training (for those with an undergraduate degree, Level 6).
We promote high standards of teaching, learning and assessment, with a strong focus on developing subject-specific professional practice with the support of a mentor. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers qualified in a range of subject areas and benefit from learning in our dedicated classrooms with all of the facilities you need. In addition, we have many links to organisations, which offer placements to help you achieve the essential work experience required.
On completing qualifications with us, students can take advantage of a range of progression routes or top-up their qualifications at university.