Secondary

Our Secondary Subjects courses awards you a Postgraduate Certificate in Education and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).  This year we are offering courses in  Physics (2J4P), Mathematics (2J4X) , English (2J4W) , Chemistry (2J4Q)  and Biology (2T42).

We work in partnership with South Birmingham SCITT(Accredited ITT Provider) who have been training teachers for over 20 years. As a partnership, we are a truly school led route into teaching

Trainee Teachers will be coached and mentored by outstanding teachers, senior leaders in education and university colleagues and will benefit from expertise from across the Alliance. Full training is given to Daily Trainers and Lead Trainers to ensure they can offer the best support and guidance during the school placements.

This course commences in September 2026 and will run until July 2027. It is a  full time course  and follows the academic school year

 1 day a week will be spent in Professional Studies training either at The South Birmingham SCITT (Solihull Sixth Form) or  Birmingham City University. 4 days are spent in school. 

Remote learning using Microsoft Teams with full support from trained teachers

Professional Studies includes subject pedagogy, research and reflective practice, routines and behaviour, teaching and learning strategies, meeting all children's needs, the importance of assessment, understanding of the wider educational context

Weekly reflection of teaching practice collates evidence against the Teacher Standards to be awarded Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

4 Research assignments - 3000 words each - due in November, February, May and October

https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training/bursaries-and-scholarships-for-teacher-training

There's extra financial support available if you're a parent, have an adult dependant or a disability. The support listed here doesn't have to be paid back. Click on the link below for further information:

https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-my-teacher-training/extra-financial-support

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Our School Led courses last one academic year starting in early September to July. On successful completion of the course, you will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Level 7 Qualification in Teaching and Learning (min PGCertEd) a secure route onto a Masters Programme ) (60 L7 credits) 

Academic Entry Requirements

  GCSE English and Maths  - Grade C/ Grade 4 or above or their equivalent. You can apply if do not have the necessary GCSE's - it will form part of your conditional offer to have passed the exam by September 2026

Preferred Degree Classification

Degree classification 1, 2:1, 2:2 and 3. As a guide we would expect to see 50% of your degree and/or the A levels that you took to be relevant to the subject in which you are applying. A degree in a relevant subject, from a recognised UK higher education institution, or an equivalent.

Skills Tests 

We will baseline test you at certain points during the course in Numeracy and Literacy during the programme. Full support will be given to close any gaps

Disclosure and Barring Service

A condition of your offer will be the successful completion of all Safeguarding procedures.

Fitness to Teach

A condition of your offer will be the successful completion of an Occupational Health Check to satisfy the requirements for Fitness to Teach. We endeavour to meet the needs of trainees with disabilities and you are welcome to discuss any needs or disabilities with us at any time during the application process.

Travel

Candidates should have the ability to travel to and from our partner schools and university.

Please apply for any of our courses through the new portal  https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-teacher-trainin

Applications will be accepted from the 7th October 25 

• Course Provider Code: 19Q
• Physics - 2J4P
• Mathematics - 2J4X
• Chemistry - 2J4Q
• Biology - 2T42
• English - 2J4W

• This is a fee paying route. Fees are £9250. 3 instalments in line with student finance