SCHOOL DIRECT – PRIMARY
Primary School Direct recruitment window is now closed until early October 2023.
For support about how to apply:
https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/train-to-be-a-teacher/how-to-apply-for-teacher-training
To create an application:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-training
Course Dates: September – July, full time, 1 year.
Age phase and route: PGCE General Primary 5-11
Our programme runs in partnership with University of Cumbria and you will receive specialist input from UoC staff to support school led training.
Entry requirements: Normally a degree, or its equivalent. Three GCSEs at minimum grade C or above to include English language, mathematics and science (including biology, chemistry or physics). All successful applicants must have met this requirement by 31 July.
Programme fees: £9,250 based on previous years.
Carlisle School Direct Primary Places
“the perfect opportunity to learn to teach by teaching”
We are a group of leading schools offering an exciting new way to learn to teach. We have a range of school contexts in which you can learn to teach Primary aged children. The programme has been developed in close association with the University of Cumbria and will be delivered by a combination of university lecturers and existing school practitioners. You will benefit from being school based from week one of your course and have the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge to support you in your future career.
This year’s current cohort have benefited from quality input from leading educational consultants, an opportunity to put theory into practise immediately and support from experienced mentors.
Key Aspects of Our Programme:
- Pre-programme school experience offered
- personalised approach to your training
- high quality training – real teachers and lead consultant input.
- placement certainty
- Supportive trained mentors – including those with Qualified Lead Mentor (QLMS) and Qualified Mentor Status (QMS)
- Placements and training in real school contexts – offering varied and contrasting experiences
For more information on the Carlisle School Direct, go to the Lead School: Stanwix School for Primary:
Carlisle School Direct
Please click the links below for information regarding School Direct.
Carlisle Schools Direct Brochure
We offer a non-salaried route into teaching, for further information about course fees, student loans and available bursaries please see information on:
http://www.cumbria.ac.uk/StudentLife/Finance/Teaching.aspx
Primary lead school is Stanwix School
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100% Excellent student satisfaction
100% overall good or better outcomes against Teacher Standards for 5 years consecutively
Consistently our trainees secure teaching posts locally.
General Primary course code: 24X4
