Training to teach

How it works

We work hard to ensure that school-based training opportunities give you valuable and varied experiences with the age group you are qualifying to teach.

You will be asked to complete a placement information form when you start your course. We will use this information to match you to a suitable school setting. We will consider your previous experience, travelling distance, the age phases you need to teach, and your current needs.

Once you have been matched, the team in the Partnership Office will confirm the school-based training as quickly as possible with the school or setting. They will then contact you with the details. Almost all of our school-based training will be with partner schools in south-east England. 

Can I find my own school-based training?

No, all school-based training needs to be organised by the Partnership Office. However, if you have personal contacts that you believe will help to secure a training opportunity, then please contact the Partnership Office.

Provide us with the school’s details, a contact name, and details of your connection with the school. We will then contact the school on your behalf. Please don’t approach the school directly, as this may cause confusion.

Is teaching for me?

If you are interested in studying to become a teacher, the School Experience Programme (SEP) enables you to gain classroom experience in primary or secondary schools. Several of our partnership schools are involved in the SEP programme.

If you want to find out more, please visit the School Experience Programme website.

I have really loved all four of my teaching placements, which have been incredibly varied, from a small village school with mixed year groups to a large urban primary school with a diverse intake.

Jennifer Lamb
Primary Education with QTS (3–7 years) BA(Hons)

EYITT

• EYITT Trainee Handbook

If you have a query please contact the programme assistant at: eyitt@brighton.ac.uk.

 Primary

Trainee handbooks

• PGCE Primary (3–7) and PGCE Primary (5–11) Trainee Handbook (pdf)

This handbook provides details of the practical and academic requirements for trainees studying our Primary Education PGCE and Primary Education (3-7 years) PGCE.

• Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship Handbook 2024-25 (pdf)

This handbook provides details of the practical and academic requirements of the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship route to QTS. The handbook covers primary and secondary.

• School Direct Salaried Handbook (pdf)

This handbook provides details of the practical and academic requirements of the School Direct Salaried route to QTS. The handbook covers primary and secondary.

BA(Hons) Primary Education with QTS Handbook 

•  BA(Hons) Primary Education with QTS - Trainee Handbook.pdf

This handbook is designed to support trainees on all routes of our BA(Hons) Primary Education with QTS course.

Secondary

Postgraduate Secondary Handbooks

• Secondary - Professional Tutor, Mentor and Trainee Handbook (pdf)

• Secondary Art and Design Subject Route Handbook (pdf)
• Secondary English Subject Route Handbook (pdf)
• Secondary Geography Subject Route Handbook (pdf)
• Secondary History Subject Route Handbook (pdf)
• Secondary Maths Education BA Subject Route Handbook (pdf)
• Secondary Physical Education (PE) Subject Route Handbook (pdf)
• Secondary Religious Studies (RS) Subject Route Handbook (pdf)
• Secondary Science Subject Route Handbook (pdf)

• Secondary MFL Route Handbook (pdf)

These handbooks provide details of the practical and academic requirements of both PGCE and School Direct Training routes to QTS.

• School Direct Salaried Handbook (pdf)

This handbook provides details of the practical and academic requirements of the School Direct Salaried route to QTS. The handbook covers primary and secondary.

Apprenticeships

• Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship Handbook 2024-25 (pdf)

This handbook provides details of the practical and academic requirements of the Postgraduate Teacher Apprenticeship route to QTS. The handbook covers primary and secondary.

Further Education and Skills

Pre-Service PGCE trainees

• Pre-Service (Falmer) Trainee Handbook (pdf)
• Pre-Service (Hastings) Trainee Handbook (pdf)

In-Service PGCE and Cert Ed trainees

• In-Service Year 1 Handbook (pdf)
• In-Service Year 2 Handbook (pdf)