Course Overview

The Teach First Training Programme combines teacher and leadership training. The programme is based on global best practices. It provides opportunities to - Join a movement that is changing lives and that will change society. Develop as a teacher via schools centred teacher training route which leads to a Postgraduate Diploma (worth double the credits of a PGCE). Have ongoing leadership development, coaching, business training and skills workshops. The two-year Teach First Training Programme combines teacher training for QTS and a PGDE in educational leadership. It is full-time over a two-year period and trainees are employed in schools in areas of socio-economic deprivation. Bath Spa University are responsible for the Academic award (PGDE). The award of a PGDE is dependent upon the recommendation for QTS by Teach First.

General Eligibility

• Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher and evidence of two years of work experience; or successful completion of equivalent courses; or satisfactory preparation for the course through informal or non-formal learning and/or professional experiences subject to the approval of the Academic Chair

  • Copy of latest school credentials

  • Passport copy

  • Emirates ID (if any)

  • Visa Page copy

  • Passport Size ID photo

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Have Grade C* in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent). *Those placed to teach in a secondary school in Wales will require at least a B in Maths and English - GCSE. Grade C in one science GCSE is also required for primary or Early Years teaching eligibility.