Our Primary courses will provide you with the skills, knowledge and attributes to become an outstanding Primary teacher. We offer the following Primary courses:

• Primary (3-7) - specialising in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1
• Primary (5-11) - specialising in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

Both courses provide knowledge of the National Curriculum and the core subjects of English, Maths and Science, as well as teaching foundation subjects. You will explore important topics including inclusion, behaviour management, assessment and phonics. Our courses also include specialist primary maths support through our close links with White Rose Education and West Yorkshire Maths Hub. 

Our Primary Course Highlights:

• Choice of specialising in either EYFS/KS1 or KS1/2.
• Achieve a PGCE with QTS and 60 credits towards a Masters qualification.
• Placement in a high quality school with support from a dedicated mentor, plus a placement in a second school to provide a contrasting experience, to develop skills and knowledge.
• Weekly learning and training to cover all aspects of education and pedagogy including; behaviour for learning, how to prepare, plan and structure lessons, questioning techniques, demonstrating progress and cooperative learning strategies.
• Secondary and Early Years experience to enhance wider knowledge around such areas as transition. Study in all aspects of what makes a successful teacher. This will include the National Curriculum and important aspects of Special Educational Needs (SEND), managing stress and achieving a work-life balance.
• Specialist primary maths support through our close links with White Rose Education and West Yorkshire Maths Hub.
• Learn alongside fellow Primary trainees.
• Your teaching work will increase in line with your learning, giving you the confidence needed to succeed.
• Learning is delivered through workshops, tutorials and lectures, some with guest speakers, and through group work with other trainees from a variety of subject specialisms.
• Workshops to support your completion of two PGCE assignments at Masters level.

Entry Requirements:

• Degree 2:2 or above (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 A*-C grade GCSEs at grade C/Level 4 or above including Maths, English Language and Science.
• Strong subject knowledge.
• Ability to read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of issues linked to education. School experience is not required but may be beneficial. If you would like a school experience day before applying, we can arrange this for you.
• Suitable personal and interpersonal qualities required for teaching in Primary, including a commitment to teaching, attitudes and values appropriate for the stage of education and enjoyment of working with children and young people.
• Any additional entry requirements set by the Department for Education (DfE) including a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.
• Overseas applicants must provide an ENIC compatibility certificate which can be obtained from www.enic.org.uk

Our Secondary courses provide you with the skills , knowledge and attributes to become an outstanding Secondary teacher. We offer the following Secondary subject courses:

Our Secondary Course Highlights:

• Choice of specialising in a secondary subject.
• Achieve a PGCE with QTS and 60 credits towards a Masters qualification.
• Placement in a high quality school with support from a dedicated mentor, plus a placement in a second school to provide a contrasting experience, to develop skills and knowledge.
• Primary, SEND and SEMH experience provided.
• Weekly learning and training with assignments. Training will cover all aspects of education and pedagogy including behaviour for learning, how to prepare, plan and structure lessons, questioning techniques, demonstrating progress and cooperative learning strategies.
• Primary experience to enhance wider knowledge around such areas as transition.
• Study all aspects of what makes a successful teacher. This will include the National Curriculum and important aspects of Special Educational Needs (SEN), managing stress and achieving a work-life balance.
• Learn alongside fellow Secondary trainees.
• Your teaching load will increase in each block, so you can build confidence.
• Learning is delivered through workshops and tutorials with some guest speakers, and through observational group work with other trainees from a variety of subject specialisms, as well as observation days.

Entry Requirements:

• Degree 2:2 or above (or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 A*-C grade GCSEs at grade C/Level 4 or above including Maths, English Language and Science.
• Strong subject knowledge.
• Ability to read effectively and communicate clearly and accurately in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of issues linked to education. School experience is not required but may be beneficial. If you would like a school experience day before applying, we can arrange this for you.
• Suitable personal and interpersonal qualities required for teaching in Secondary, including a commitment to teaching, attitudes and values appropriate for the stage of education and enjoyment of working with children and young people.
• Any additional entry requirements set by the Department for Education (DfE) including a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.
• Overseas applicants must provide an ENIC compatibility certificate which can be obtained from www.enic.org.uk

Fees

The current tuition fees set by our accredited provider are £9535. 

Fees are payable to our accredited provider in three instalments across the academic year. Part-time costs vary dependent upon whether the programme is completed over three or four days per week. We can advise you of the part-time costs of the programme when discussing your application.

Available Financial Support

You may be eligible for funding and practical support to help you whilst training. The DfE Get Into Teaching website provides further guidance on the student finance and extra funding that may be available to you.

Salaried Placements

Some subjects offer salaried placements. These subjects are determined by the Government and are typically ones which are considered to need to attract more high-calibre professionals to teach them. Some salaried placements, include Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry may be available. These are highly competitive and therefore, early applications are advised where available. The Government attach set criteria to these placements including three years’ work experience. For example, three years’ accountancy work experience would be considered for Mathematics, whilst three years’ pharmacist experience would be considered for Biology. We recommend that you contact us to discuss available salaried placements.

Sam Jennings: Teacher of History, SHARE Multi-Academy Trust

"My initial teacher training began with Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub in September 2022 and I achieved my PGCE and QTS in June 2023.

During my training, I completed placements at three secondary schools within SHARE Multi-Academy Trust. My first placement was at Thornhill Community Academy where the Humanities department were very supportive and I was able to develop positive relationships with both staff and students, making my first placement valuable and enjoyable. 

In my second placement at Shelley College, I gain valuable experience of planning and teaching A-Level History. This was a fantastic opportunity to develop my love and passion for the subject. I began my third and final placement at Royds Hall where I now work as a qualified teacher. I am continuing to develop my early career and practice, recently joining the Teaching and Learning team, working with lead practitioners to implement learning strategies and give examples of best practice for all staff briefings and CPD. It is a fantastic opportunity to develop my practice. 

I am very thankful to Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub and SHARE Multi-Academy Trust for their support during my initial teacher training and my early teaching career, their network of expertise and willingness to provide the right training opportunities for me."

Bryonny Wrighton: Teacher of English/Induction Tutor, SHARE Multi-Academy Trust

"From my very early days at secondary school, I knew I had a passion for teaching. That passion led me from the classroom to training to become a teacher through the Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub. 

Since completing my training, my career has really progressed and I am now a member of the senior leadership team at Thornhill Community Academy, the school I was placed at to complete my training!

I absolutely loved my training and the ITT team at the Hub were very helpful and supportive. I was able to grow with confidence and purpose. The programme shaped me into the teacher and leader I am today. Being able to give back to the school that gave me so much in my early days is an incredible privilege.

In addition to my leadership role, I am supporting the Hub with facilitating training for early career teachers and providing mentorship to others. Now it is my turn to support the next generation of educators! Seeing them thrive is both inspiring and deeply rewarding, and it all started with the Hub's ITT programme!"

Colt May: Primary Teacher, SHARE Multi-Academy Trust

"The support that I received during my training with Calderdale and Kirklees Teaching School Hub, and continue to receive from SHARE Multi-Academy Trust, is superb.

They truly do live by their core value of 'valuing people, supporting personal best'. They have supported and pushed me to give my best so that I can support our children in achieving their best, irrespective of their background."

Department for Education: Funding for ITT

Funding: initial teacher training (ITT) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Get Into Teaching:

Get Into Teaching | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK (education.gov.uk)

Get School Experience:

Get school experience | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK (education.gov.uk)

National Institute of Teaching (NIoT):

Home – The National Institute of Teaching (niot.org.uk)

Trinity Institute of Education: Train to Teach

Train to Teach - Trinity Institute of Education - Train to Teach (trinitymat.org)

Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership

Yorkshire Rose Teaching Partnership - Training