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Teaching
You will be based at our Newcastle School of Education (NSE) which has an excellent reputation for teacher training and professional development. It is one of only ten Centres for Excellence in Teacher Training in the UK. So you know you will be in safe hands.
You will be taught by experienced tutors who have many years' experience working in the education sector as teachers and education professionals.
A range of teaching specialisms are available, such as Numeracy and Maths and Special Educational Needs, as well as CELTA and DELTA qualifications so you can teach English as a Foreign Language.
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Bursaries Available
When you train to teach Further Education at Newcastle College, you may be eligible to receive an FE ITE bursary to help you in your studies. Bursaries available for the 2023 to 2024 academic year are:
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£29,000 for people learning to be a Maths, Science, Engineering or Computing teacher
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£15,000 for people learning to be an English or a SEND teacher
Only students who meet eligibility criteria will be able to receive a bursary. Click here for full information and to check your eligibility.
What can I study?
BA (Hons) Education and Professional Development
This Honours Degree in Education and Training has been designed to give you enhanced knowledge of the education sector, policy and a theoretical understanding of the links between theory and practice.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
PGCE Young People and Adults
This full-time PGCE Young People and Adults course is perfect if you have a degree and would like to teach a specialist vocational subject area in the 14+ sector.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
PGCE Young People and Adults (Part-Time)
The part-time course has been designed to suit those who would like to gain a teaching qualification alongside their current commitments such as work or family.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Teaching Development Centre
PGCE Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
This PGCE in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) course will allow you to build on knowledge from your degree level study and develop specialist skills and knowledge in Teaching.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Teaching Development Centre
PGCE Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (Part-Time)
This part-time PGCE in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) course will allow you to build on knowledge from your degree level study and develop specialist skills and knowledge.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Teaching Development Centre
PGCE Maths and Numeracy
Are you looking to begin a career in teaching with a maths/numeracy specialism? If so, this PGCE in Maths and Numeracy will get you to where you want to to be.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
PGCE Maths and Numeracy (Part-Time)
This PGCE in Maths and Numeracy has a real practical focus and you will undertake a placement where you will teach maths at two different levels to develop your teaching practice.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Teaching Development Centre
PGCE English, Literacy and ESOL
English Literacy and Language is perfect if you hold a degree in English or a related subject and are looking to become qualified to teach people who speak English as a second language or who want to improve their literacy skills.
Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
PGCE English, Literacy and ESOL (Part-Time)
This PGCE English, Literacy and ESOL (Part-Time) is perfect if you hold a degree in English or a related subject and are looking to become qualified to teach English as a second language or help people improve their literacy skills.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Teaching Development Centre
Masters Degree in Education and Professional Development
Are looking to enhance your academic and critical thinking skills? Would you like to deepen your understanding of practice through theory within the education sector. If so, this Masters in Education and Training will help you to do just that.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Diploma in Higher Education - Education and Training
Do you love to learn and want to help others learn too? Develop the confidence and skills you need to become an effective teacher with this Level 5 Education and Training course.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Diploma in Higher Education - Education and Training for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Do you envisage using your skills, knowledge, and love of learning to help teach those with special educational needs and disabilities? This course will set you on the path to becoming a knowledgeable and effective teacher.
Length: 2 years
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 11th September 2023
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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