Lifelong Learning PGCE pre-service (Northern College)

If you’re looking to progress into a career teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, including sixth form and further education colleges, adult education and a wide range of other training and educational settings, then this course could be ideal for you. We welcome applicants with industrial skills and/or relevant academic qualifications and a passion for teaching and training others.

Why Lifelong Learning? * Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to proceed, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education and Training to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

* On this course you’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills to play a full part in teaching and curriculum development. While you study you’ll focus on your particular subject specialist area, alongside general teaching in the lifelong learning sector.

* A significant amount of your learning takes place whilst on placement within our partnership institutions. You’ll have the opportunity to benefit from being able to observe experienced teachers, gain practical hands-on experience and to be mentored to help you develop into a successful and effective teacher.

Please note: This course is available at the University of Huddersfield and is also available through the Education and Training Consortium - http://consortium.hud.ac.uk/centres/

Professional links and accreditation: Upon successful completion of this course, you’ll be eligible to proceed, following a process of professional formation through the Society for Education (https://set.et-foundation.co.uk/home) and Training to gain Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status. This is the full professional status for teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.