PGCE / QTS School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT, Primary Education and Secondary Education) at Canterbury Christ Church University

If you’re ready to become a confident and qualified teacher, the PGCE SCITT with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) offers a practical, school-based route into teaching, supported by Canterbury Christ Church University. This programme is delivered in partnership with Bromley Schools Collegiate which has been offering a variety of Initial Teacher Training programmes that lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) since 1993. This course is open to those preparing to teach in either primary or secondary education, making it a flexible pathway into the profession, and many alumni have now progressed into senior leadership positions, headship, and beyond.

Faculty: School of Social Work, Education, and Teacher Education  |  Department: Teaching, Education and Childhood  |  Duration: 1 year (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop effective classroom practice through immersive school-based training. Enhance your understanding of inclusive teaching across primary and secondary phases. Core modules include Investigating Pedagogy, Policy and Practice, Researching Practice.

Career pathways

The successful completion of this SCITT course alongside the school centred training provided by your SCITT equips you for employment as an early career teacher (ECT) and to complete ECT induction into the teaching profession. From there, your teaching career can take you on to a very rewarding and exciting professional journey involving learning and teaching, leadership and management, research, and advisory roles.

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