Teacher Training courses
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What is Teacher Training?
Teacher training courses combine expert training and hands-on experience. At Huddersfield, we have different teacher training courses, whether you want to teach Primary Education (ages 3-11), Secondary Education (ages 11-16) or in the Lifelong Learning sector (ages 16+ and adult learners).
Why study at Huddersfield?
- Established expertise - we have been developing great teachers since 1947.
- Strong partnerships - we work with education providers, including the Education and Training Consortium.
- Innovative and research-led - we offer diverse placements and draw on cutting-edge educational research.
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QS Rankings in Education
The University of Huddersfield has been named as one of the world’s top universities for Education in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025. This highlights our dedication to academic excellence and reinforces our position as an internationally leading institution.
Our Teacher Training courses
Primary Education (ages 3-11)
Ideal for those wanting to teach across the full primary age range, or specialise in Early Years.
Secondary Education (ages 11-16)
Designed for subject specialists teaching in secondary schools. We offer 12 subject areas to choose from.
Lifelong Learning (16+ and Adult Learners)
For those wanting to teach in colleges, sixth forms or adult education settings.
Teacher Degree Apprenticeship – Secondary Maths
The Teacher Degree Apprenticeship – Secondary Maths is a new, employment-based route to becoming a qualified teacher of mathematics in the secondary sector. It enables you to gain an undergraduate degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
You will work in a school from day one, at the same time as studying for a degree. This is the only fully-funded route to becoming a teacher that provides a salary as well as the training to acquire both a degree and QTS.
The University of Huddersfield is one of eight universities, and the only university in Yorkshire, selected by the Department for Education to design and deliver this course.
Our teacher training facilities
The School of Education is located in the Richard Steinitz Building, offering a well-equipped environment for future educators. Facilities include modern teaching spaces, dedicated study areas, and specialist classrooms designed to support teacher training and professional development.
Hear from our graduates
Amrita Murukesh
Secondary School Teacher at Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE
“Becoming a teacher has always been my dream, and the PGCE provided the perfect path to making that a reality in just 12 months. The course’s combination of structured theory, practical school experience, and the opportunity to gain QTS status was perfect".
Joel Proger
Trainee Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
"The Lifelong Learning CertEd course has given me valuable insights into the reasoning behind teaching methods and how to apply them in my future career. It’s a great course that provides the tools, support, and understanding of why educators do what we do".
Joe Tymon
Primary Education Studies BA (Hons)
"The modules on offer on my course are brilliant, and help potential teachers to gain a critical consciousness of their practice, which is essential to becoming a well-rounded professional in the industry".
Many of our teacher training courses offer a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). This is a globally recognised qualification that is recognised as the gold standard in teaching, in turn, enhancing career prospects and earning potential in education.
In England, QTS is essential for teaching in primary, secondary, and special schools funded by local authorities. While private and academy schools can hire teachers without QTS, most prefer candidates who hold this qualification.
If you're aiming to teach in further education or work in early years education, QTS is not a requirement. However, it remains highly valued due to its numerous benefits:
- It is regulated by the Department for Education, ensuring a high standard of training.
- Teachers with QTS are placed on the qualified teacher pay scale, earning higher salaries compared to those without it.
To find out if your preferred teacher training course includes QTS, explore our individual primary, secondary or lifelong learning pages.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) is an academic qualification that will provide you with an in-depth understanding of teaching practices, educational theory, and research, setting you apart as a knowledgeable and skilled educator. A PGCE also offers a pathway to a Master’s degree, awarding up to 60 master’s-level credits that can count toward the 180 credits required for a full Master’s qualification.
For those aiming to teach in further education or early years settings, a PGCE is the qualification you’ll need. However, if your goal is to teach in primary or secondary education, you’ll require a PGCE that includes Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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