The course includes time at our TIE Halifax and Leeds Hubs where you will learn alongside other trainees on your course. You will benefit from sessions led by partner school speakers and TIE staff. Sessions will focus on subject specific knowledge and practical advice to allow you to feel confident in your classroom.
You will also benefit from the expertise and research of the brand new national flagship provider of teacher training, the National Institute of Teaching.
These sessions will focus on the educational research and theory that supports the PGCE and ensures you are well equipped for this most rewarding career.
Decide if you’d like to teach Primary or Secondary! If you’re not sure, come along to one of our information events or send us an email for more information.
If you’d like to become a Secondary teacher, think about what subject you want to teach. We currently have a range of subjects in Secondary and the option to study Primary or Primary with Maths.
Once you’ve chosen your subject, you will need to write a personal statement.
When you apply you’ll need to give details about:
Your personal statement explains why you want to be a teacher. It’s your chance to show your motivation, commitment and teaching potential. It’s a crucial part of your application – so it’s worth taking your time on it.
Your personal statement should be between 500 and 1000 words. 90% of successful candidates write 500 words or more.
You could include:
Teacher training providers want to see your passion and that you understand the bigger picture of teaching.
Make sure you check your spelling and grammar in your application. You want to make the best possible impression.
If you’re concerned about your subject knowledge, do not worry – you may be able to do a ‘subject knowledge enhancement’ course as part of your training.
You will submit your personal statement during your application process on the DfE website.
You need 2 professional references to apply – they can’t be from Hotmail, Outlook, Gmail, etc. accounts.
Unlike a standard work reference, your references for teacher training need to be named individuals rather than (for example) a human resources team or academic department.
Your referees will be asked to write up to 500 words about your character and potential to teach.
It’s worth contacting them before you apply so they understand why you’re applying and what they’ll be asked to do.
Choose referees who could comment on things like your:
Ideal referees could include:
Referees should not be family members, partners or friends.
It’s important to have at least one academic or professional reference.
Training providers will accept a character reference, such as a mentor or someone you know from volunteering, as a second reference.
If you’re applying for a salaried course, one of your references must be from an employer.
You can request as many references as you like to increase the chances of getting 2 quickly.
Once you’ve received 2 or more references, you can select the 2 you want to include in your application.
Now that you’ve gathered all the information you need, it’s time to officially make your application!
To make things a little easier, we’ve included a link to each of our TIE courses towards the bottom of this page. If you click the course you’d like to apply for, this will take you to the right place on the DfE site.
Alternatively, head to the Trinity Insitute of Education page on the DfE website or search by our course code TRINITY 1YF. You will then need to select the course you’d like to study.
Once you have made your application to our ITT course, you will be contacted by us to arrange an interview.
We will provide you with an information booklet with guidance on how to prepare along with any other information you may need.
You’ll find out on the day if you’ve been successful, and a conditional offer will then be sent to you via your DfE application portal. This will outline the next steps, such as completing your DBS check, a health check, and any other requirements specific to you (for example, achieving at least a 2:2 in your degree).
If you decide to accept your offer, we’ll send you a warm welcome email with some starter tasks and sign you up for newsletters to help you feel ready and excited for the course.
In June, you’ll be invited to an onboarding appointment where we’ll guide you through your DBS check.
Then, in July, we’d love for you to join us for Flying Start – a three-day introduction full of activities and materials to help you settle in and begin your journey with confidence.
Our School Direct programme is structured to ensure you develop the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the school environment.
Why not book a call with a member of our experienced team, they’ll be able to answer any questions you may have.
