Teacher Training and Educational Practice
Inspire the next generation and secure a great career
Our teacher training programmes can help equip you with knowledge of the latest pedagogical approaches, together with the confidence and experience to put your ideas into practice in the classroom.
There are over 76,000 job openings for teachers at all levels every year for the next eight years. 1.6 million people are forecast to be employed in teaching in 2021. Teaching career options span several age groups from nursery, to primary and secondary to further and higher education. A career in teaching is rewarding and means that you could make a positive contribution to people’s lives and society as a whole.
Finding your route into Teaching
Introduction to Teaching and Training in an Educational Setting Route
New to working in an education setting or exploring the idea of going into teaching. The Award Level 3 in Education and Training course is an introduction to teaching and training and explores roles and responsibilities associated with the teaching/ training role, in line with our unique learning philosophy. This course is a great foundation for any of our routes into teaching below.
Routes into Primary and Secondary Teaching
If you’re an experienced practitioner working in a primary or secondary school setting and wish to achieve a degree or pursue a career in teaching. The Foundation Degree in Educational Practice with the option of continuing study on to the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) (Top-up) in Education and Lifelong Learning will support you towards this goal. The courses are awarded by Oxford Brookes University.
Students applying to the Foundation Degree in Educational Practice course are eligible for a £500 bursary towards study materials. The school or college that the student is employed with is also eligible for a bursary to cover any cost incurred for release time for the student to attend the course each week.
Routes into Post-compulsory Sector Teaching and Training
Activate Learning offers a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training which also leads to applying for QTLS. The awarding body is Ascentis.
These two course are open to those with a good undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) or other professional / vocational qualification relevant to the subject you wish to teach.
We also accept those with relevant vocational qualifications and experience who do not necessarily possess a degree.
Apprenticeship Route into Post-compulsory Sector Teaching and Training
The Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training combined with an apprenticeship programme approved by Ascentis.
Funding, fees and support
Funding, fees and supportOur higher education programmes offer excellent value for money. Fees are competitive, and dependent on the programme and awarding body. The latest fees published can be viewed via the individual course pages.
Tuition Fee Loan
These are available to cover tuition fees for the full time Foundation Degree, BA (Hons) Degree and part time courses.
Student Bursaries
- Students applying to the Foundation Degree in Educational Practice course are eligible for a £500 bursary towards study materials. The school or college that the student is employed with is also eligible for a bursary to cover any cost incurred for release time for the student to attend the course each week.
- Activate Learning staff can apply for Development Funding Request for the part- time courses we offer.
- We also have several Higher Education support bursaries which you can apply for while studying with Activate Learning
- Government Scholarships and Bursaries for teacher training.
Support
Your mental and physical wellbeing is equally as important to us as your studies.
- Each of the colleges where we run our courses has a dedicated student support team, explore the range support via the college links: City College of Oxford, Reading College
- We offer flexible support for students with disabilities or special educational needs studying higher education programmes at Activate Learning. To discuss your additional support needs, please email: hestudysupport@activatelearning.ac.uk
- At Activate Learning we have careers advisors who are available for one-to-one support regarding your progression and education, employment or training. To book a careers consultation today emailing: activatecareersteam@activatelearning.ac.uk
Frequently asked questions
I do not meet either the English or Maths entry requirements what can I do?
Not got the entry requirements. Don't let this stop you getting into teaching. Below are links to help you overcome these barriers:
Activate Learning Maths and English Courses
Equivalency Testing - Maths, English, and Science
We can offer conditional offers for the courses if you are currently completing your Maths and English, but the qualifications must be obtained by the start of the induction week for the course.
I have the entry requirements for Maths and English but don’t have the certificates, what do I do?
Contact the exam board you completed your Maths and English with they will be able to send you replacement copies of your certificates for a fee.
If you completed your GCSEs from 2012, we able to run a personal learner record check to get confirmation of the results.
If you cannot get hold of your certificates through the exam board or PRL you will need to sit the qualification to get evidence that you meet the entry requirement.
I have overseas qualification how do I check that they meet the entry criteria?
At Activate Learning we can run a Naric check, .
How do I apply for the courses?
You can apply directly from the courses on the website, just click the apply now button and complete the application process.
Before applying, please make sure that you meet the entry criteria and have copies of your certificates and support from your line manager or employer before applying.
We can offer conditional offers for the courses if you are currently completing your Maths and English qualifications, but the qualifications must be obtained by the start of the induction week for the course.