Teacher Training

SCHOOL DIRECT

Want to teach?

The Preston Teaching School Alliance School Direct training programme provides graduates with a direct route into teaching. The Preston Alliance, working in partnership with the University of Cumbria, consists of a variety of primary, secondary and special schools with a proven track record of providing outstanding teacher training. You will be trained by outstanding teachers within the alliance leading to the award of Postgraduate Certificate of Education with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

We are extremely proud of the successes and the consistently positive feedback we receive from our trainees.

Our subjects

For the 2020-21 one year course we are recruiting for the following subjects:

Primary

PGCE General Primary (5 – 11 years)

Secondary 

PGCE Secondary Education with QTS: (11-16 years)

Art & Design Biology Chemistry Computer Science
Design & Technology Drama English Geography
History Mathematics Modern Languages: French, German and Spanish Music
Physical Education Physics Religious Education

For more information

We will be delighted to help with any enquiries regarding our School Direct programme. If you have any questions please telephone Sandra Duggan (Secondary), on 01772 867210 or email at duggans@broughtonhigh.co.uk or Laura Adams (Primary), on 01772 863849 or email adamsl@broughtonhigh.co.uk. There is also lots of helpful information on the Preston TSA School Direct Teacher Training Pages. 

For more information regarding the PGCE General Primary with QTS (5 – 11 years) qualification and programme of study go to the University of Cumbria website link.

For more information regarding the PGCE Secondary Education qualification and programme of study go to the University of Cumbria website link. 

How to apply

You can apply for School Direct from October 2019 for the training starting in September 2020.